MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father died by suicide this morning, police said. Anil Arora, 65, jumped from his apartment building in Mumbai’s Bandra. The incident took place around 9 am today. Senior police officers have reached her residence.
Malaika Arora’s ex-husband and actor-producer Arbaaz Khan also visited the actress. He was accompanied by parents Salim and Salma Khan, brother Sohail and sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri. Malaika was previously married to actor-producer Arbaaz Khan. They got divorced in 2017. They continue to co-parent their son Arhaan. Arbaaz Khan married make-up artist Shura Khan last year in December. Arjun Kapoor was pictured at Malaika Arora’s residence.
Malaika Arora was born in Maharashtra’s Thane. Her parents divorced when she was 11 years old, and she moved to Chembur with her mother and sister Amrita Arora. Her mother, Joyce Polycarp, is a Malayali Christian, and her father, Anil Arora, was a Punjabi, who worked in the Indian Merchant Navy.In a recent interview with a fashion magazine, Malaika talked about how she was just 11 years old when her parents divorced. She had said that even though her childhood was “wonderful” it was “not easy” and said it was “tumultuous”, reports news agency.
Meanwhile, Malaika Arora, who lost her father Anil Mehta on Wednesday morning, shared a statement this evening on behalf of the family. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan , Rayyan, Casper, Axl, Duffy and Buddy.”
Malaika Arora’s close-friends and colleagues were at the Arora residence on Wednesday afternoon. Kareena Kapoor, who is a part of Malaika Arora’s close-knit friends circle, was pictured arriving at Malaika’s. She was accompanied by husband Saif Ali Khan. Actors Arjun Kapoor, Ananya Panday were also clicked at the Arora house.
Malaika Arora, a former model and VJ, has also judged a couple of dance shows over the years, including India’s Best Dancer, Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Zara Nachke Dikha. She also judged shows like India’s Got Talent and Supermodel Of The Year. Other than, Malaika Arora also runs a yoga studio, an apparel brand and a food-delivery platform. Malaika Arora is best-known for her dance performances to popular tracks such as Chaiya Chaiya, Munni Badnaam Hui, Anarkali Disco Chali and Hello Hello among many others. She was also seen in the reality TV series Moving In With Malaika. ( Bureau Report with ANI Inputs).

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