Reality TV personality and former VJ Malaika Arora lost her father, Anil Mehta, on Wedenesay. A day after the unfortunate incident, she was spotted outside his Mumbai home along with her family while leaving for his last rites. Malaika was seen with her mother Joyce Polycarp and son Arhaan Khan.


Malaika Arora spotted with her mother Joyce


After Maliaka’s father’s death, several celebrities from the film industry rushed to their residence to be beside her. Her ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor was also seen as he arrived to pay their last respects to Anil Mehta.


Arhaan held grandmother Joyce's arm while she sobbed as he and Malaika walked towards their car. Malaika helped her mother get into the car as paparazzi swarmed them. On Thursday, Arjun Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan and his spouse Sshura Khan, and other celebs were present for Anil Mehta's last rites.










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Malaika Arora shares issues statement after father's death 


Earlier, Malaika took to Instagram to share an official statement after Anil Mehta reportedly died by suicide. He was 62. 


“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,” Maliaka wrote.






DCP Crime Branch, Raj Tilak Roshan, spoke to the media on Wednesday outside Malaika's parents' home in Bandra. "Body of one Anil Mehta (62) was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. Body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie, it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation," he said.


Celebrities went to Malaika's parents' Mumbai house on Wednesday to offer condolences as she and her family mourn the loss of Anil Mehta. Arjun Kapoor, and Malaika's ex-husband Arbaaz Khan were among those spotted, along with Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan. 


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