The recent death of Anil Kuldip Mehta, Malaika Arora’s father, has been a tragic and deeply emotional event. Anil Kuldip Mehta, 65, reportedly died by suicide by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in Bandra, Mumbai. Before the incident, he had called his daughters, Malaika and Amrita Arora, and reportedly expressed that he was “tired.”
His wife, Joyce Polycarp, noticed Anil’s slippers in the living room around 9 am on Wednesday. Concerned, she searched the apartment and then looked over the balcony railing, where she saw a commotion and a security guard calling for help. This led her to realize something was seriously wrong.
Anil Mehta’s remains will be cremated today. The ceremony is expected to be attended by close family members and friends. Pictures show Malaika’s mother, Joyce Polycarp, visibly distraught, being supported by her grandson, Arhaan.
-Malaika’s ex-husband, Arbaaz Khan, was one of the first to arrive at the family home after the news broke. He was accompanied by his wife, Shura Khan. Additionally, members of the Khan family, including Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Sohail Khan, and Alvira Agnihotri, visited Malaika and offered their condolences.
Malaika Arora’s parents divorced when she was 11. She and her sister, Amrita, subsequently lived with their mother, Joyce, in Chembur. Anil Mehta was from the Punjabi community and had worked in the Indian Merchant Navy, while Joyce is a Malayali Christian
The news of Anil Mehta’s death has drawn significant public and media attention, with many expressing their condolences and sharing their support for Malaika and her family during this difficult time.
The Mumbai Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Anil Mehta’s death. The post-mortem report indicated multiple injuries, and further details are awaited to clarify the exact cause of death and the events leading up to it.
