Malaika Arora's father dies by suicide after jumping off terrace
What's the story
Anil Mehta, the father of Bollywood actor Malaika Arora, has reportedly died by suicide. According to a report by ANI, he jumped from the terrace of his building. Other reports suggest he jumped off the seventh floor of the building. The police investigation is currently underway. The tragic incident has left the family and fans in shock. Reportedly, Mehta was the second husband of Arora's mother, Joyce Polycarp.
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Arbaaz Khan was seen outside Arora's parents' building by photographers
The reason for Mehta's drastic step has not yet been confirmed. Arora or her family members are yet to comment on the situation. However, the paparazzi spotted Arora's ex-husband and actor Arbaaz Khan in front of Arora's parents' residence on Wednesday. Other family members were also captured arriving at the house.
Family
Anil Arora was separated from Polycarp
Notably, before Mehta, Polycarp was married to Anil Arora, with whom she shared two daughters, Malaika and Amrita. After their divorce, Arora and her younger sister, actor Amrita Arora moved with their mother Polycarp to Chembur. Arora has talked about her parents' divorce and its impact on her and her sister in interviews before. While Arora was 11, Amrita was only six at the time. Polycarp got together with Mehta later. May his soul rest in peace.
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Maharashtra | Father of actress-model Malaika Arora died by suicide by jumping off a terrace. Police team is present at the spot: Mumbai Police
— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2024