Zarin Shihab debuted in the 2019 spy thriller series
The Family Man. The series streamed on
Amazon Prime and she gained significant acclaim for her portrayal of a Malayali nurse. In 2023, Zarin debuted in Malayalam cinema in
Trishanku directed by Achyuth Vinayak, portraying the character Sumi Nair. In the same year, she starred in another Malayalam film
B 32 Muthal 44 Vare directed by Shruthi Sharanyam which was produced by the
Kerala State Film Development Corporation, where she played the role of Iman. In 2024, she played the female lead in the Malayalam film
Aattam directed by Anand Ekarshi. She earned acclaim at film festivals for her performances in the Malayalam films
B 32 Muthal 44 Vere and
Aattam where she portrayed characters confronting workplace harassment. == Filmography ==