Malaika Arora's father, Anil Arora, reportedly died by suicide on Wednesday by jumping from his Mumbai home's terrace. Malaika, her sister Amrita Arora, and other celebrities arrived at Anil Arora's Bandra residence after the incident. A number of Mumbai Police officers were also on the scene.
Mumbai police on Malaika Arora's father's death
Police claims that no suicide note has yet been found, and the cause of the alleged suicide is yet unknown. The officials said that while the case was being investigated from all possible angles, the body has been sent for a post-mortem.
While speaking to media, a Mumbai Police officer said in Hindi, "Anil Arora 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."
According to an earlier report by PTI, a source told the news agency, "It's true that Malaika's father passed away this morning. He has not committed suicide, it's an accident. They all are shocked because he had no ailment or anything as such."
When word of her father's death spread, Malaika was reportedly not home. She reportedly hurried back to Mumbai from Pune.
Malaika Arora on parents' divorce
Previously, Maliaka talked about her childhood and her parents’ separation. Speaking with Grazia, Malaika said, "I had a wonderful childhood, but it wasn't easy. In fact, in retrospect, the word I would use to describe it is tumultuous. But tough times teach you important lessons too. My parents' separation allowed me to observe my mother through a new and unique lens."
"I learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent. Those early lessons are the cornerstones of my life and professional journey. I am still fiercely independent; I value my freedom and live life on my terms. The world could be going crazy around me, but these fundamental attitudes imbibed during my formative years hold me in good stead," she had added.