Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta passed away on September 11, 2024. The actress shared a emotional statement asking for privacy and support as she and her family navigate this challenging period.
Following the tragic death of Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Mehta, on September 11, 2024, the Bollywood actress has issued a heartfelt statement on her official Instagram account. The family shared their grief and asked for privacy from both the media and supporters as they cope with their loss. Mumbai Police confirmed his death was from falling from the 6th floor. However, more details are expected to be revealed.
Malaika Arora shares a heart-warming post
The post read, “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 & Buddy Anil Kuldip Mehta 22/02/1962 – 11/09/2024 (sic).”
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Anil Mehta is cherished as a loving father, grandfather, and a pillar of strength for his family. While details of his personal life remain largely private, the Arora family has consistently kept their personal affairs out of the public eye, offering only rare glimpses into their private world.
According to sources, Joyce, Malaika’s mother, informed the police that Anil had a daily routine of sitting on the balcony to read the newspapers each morning. Although they were divorced, she noted that they had been living together again for the past few years. On Wednesday morning, upon seeing Anil’s slippers in the living room, she went to check on him on the balcony.
Addressing the media assembled outside Malaika’s parents’ residence, the police stated, “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 (sic).”
