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Malaika Arora Father Death News LIVE: Bollywood actresses Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora’s step father Anil Mehta passed away on Wednesday afternoon. Mumbai Police has confirmed that he jumped off the balcony of his home in Mumbai’s Bandra.
Addressing the media gathered outside the home of Malaika’s parents, the police said, “Anil used to live on the sixth floor. We are carrying out a detailed investigation from all angles… our forensic teams are here for investigation. His body is being sent for postmortem. We are investigating everything… prima facie it looks like suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”
Malaika Arora shared a heartbreaking note on behalf of her family after the death of her father. Malaika took to her Instagram account on Wednesday and posted the statement:
“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,” her statement read. “We appreciate your understanding, support and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita, Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan, Rayyan, Casper, AXL, Duffy and Buddy,” Malaika added.
Anil Mehta, who passed away on September 11 after allegedly jumping off his building, was cremated amid family and friends. A large number of celebrities from the film world also turned up to show support to Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora at the Santacruz crematorium on September 12.
Malaika Arora leaves the crematorium after her father's last rites. Arjun Kapoor is seen standing strong with her ex-girlfriend during these difficult times.
Sohail Khan, Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Khan with son arrive for the cremation of Malaika Arora's father Anil Mehta
Social media sensation Orry and musician Guru Randhawa were spotted at the last rites of Anil Mehta.
Malaika Arora's mother Joyce Polycarp looks inconsolable as she leaves for the last rites of ex-husband Anil Mehta. A video that has surfaced on social media shows Malaika's son Arhaan Khan comforting her grandmother. The family appeared deeply affected by their loss, with Malaika donning dark sunglasses, trying to hide tears.
Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Gauhar Khan and filmmaker Farha Khan arrive to pay their respect to the deceased. Anil Mehta's cremation will be held today at Santacruz Hindu Crematorium.
Actors Saif Ali Khan and Karishma Kapoor have reached the crematorium to pay their last respect to Malaika Arora's father Anil Mehta.
Celebrities including Arjun Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Sshura Khan have started arriving for the last rites of Anil Kuldip Mehta, who passed away on Wednesday by allegedly jumping off the terrace of his building.
Malaika Arora has arrived at the family residence along with mother Joyce Polycarp, son Arhaan Khan, sister Amrita Arora to pay last respect to father Anil Kuldip Mehta.
Post-mortem report of Anil Kuldip Mehta, who allegedly died by jumping off the terrace, has concluded that the death was due to multiple injuries. The port-mortem was conducted around 8 pm on Wednesday in the Cooper Hospital.
Malaika Arora's step father Anil Mehta's cremation will be held at Hindu crematorium at Santa Cruz today at 11 am
Malaika Arora's father Anil Mehta had reportedly spoken to his daughters before his death.
Reports claim he had called both his daughters before taking the extreme step. "I'm sick and tired," he reportedly said.
Salim Khan, Sushila Charak, Helen, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh pay their last respects to Malaika's fathe.
Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan's son Arhaan Khan pays last respect to his late grandfather Anil Mehta.
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has cancelled her promotional event which was scheduled for today in Mumbai, following the untimely death of her BFF Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta.
“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,” her statement read. “We appreciate your understanding, support and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita, Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan, Rayyan, Casper, AXL, Duffy and Buddy,”
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