Malaika Arora’s step father, Anil Mehta, lost his life on Wednesday in a suspected suicide. The Mumbai Police said he jumped from the roof of his house in Bandra. The police came to investigate it but couldn’t find out the reason for what he did as the investigation is still ongoing.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Anil Arora, father of actress-model Malaika Arora died by suicide by jumping off the terrace of their residence in Mumbai. Police team is present at the spot and is carrying out investigation. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/QKBDKWOsdI
— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2024
Who Was Anil Mehta?
Malaika’s father, Anil Mehta hailed from a Punjabi Hindu family from Fazilka District and had previously worked in Merchant Navy. Anil Mehta fell in love with a woman from Malayali Christian Family, named Joyce Polycarp.
Though Malaika Arora has a celebrity status her father always chose to maintain a private and low-profile life.
Malaika Arora Speaks On Her Parents’ Separation
Previously, Malaika shared about her parent’s separation and said that she had to go through it when she was just 11 years old and all this had a huge impact on her life. But, contrary to it Malaika also said that she had a wonderful childhood overall. However, she thought to fight those challenging times with her high values.
Speaking about her strong work ethic and independence Malaika Arora said that she has possessed these qualities from her mother. Since childhood, she observed her mother’s determination and resilience which inspired her to be independent and self-sufficient.
