In an unfortunate and deeply tragic turn of events, the father of actress and model
Malaika Arora, Anil Mehta, passed away by suicide on Wednesday, September 11. As reported by ANI, quoting the Mumbai Police, Anil Mehta died by jumping off the terrace of his building in Mumbai. The incident occurred around 9 a.m., and the Bandra police along with the crime branch have been investigating the matter.
At present, no suicide note has been discovered, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
This tragic incident has shocked fans and followers of the star, with social media flooded with messages of love, support, and condolences for the actress and her family. Netizens have expressed their sorrow and prayers for Malaika and her loved ones. The area surrounding Malaika’s residence has been cordoned off, and the police presence is substantial as investigations continue.
See More:Malaika Arora Father Death LIVE UpdatesIn light of this heartbreaking news, a touching throwback moment shared by Malaika back in 2020 has resurfaced. During the nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaika had posted an unseen family picture on Instagram, featuring her father Anil Mehta, her mother Joyce, and sister
Amrita Arora. The black-and-white photo captures the Arora family smiling together in a moment of happiness. Malaika had shared the picture with the heartfelt caption, “50 days n counting….miss u guys,” reflecting how much she missed her family during those difficult times. Her sister, Amrita, had commented, “Miss you’ll toooo much,” and actress Dia Mirza had also responded with heart emojis.
This tender memory now takes on a new significance in the wake of Anil Mehta's passing. The bond between Malaika and her family, as reflected in the throwback photo, is clear and poignant.
As of now, family’s near and dear ones’ are showing their support in all the ways possible. Malaika’s ex-husband, actor
Arbaaz Khan, was spotted outside her residence following the incident. Reports suggest that Malaika herself was not in Mumbai at the time of the incident, as she was in Pune. Upon hearing the devastating news, she is currently en route back to the city.