Who Was Anil Mehta? All About Malaika Arora's Step-Father
In a tragic incident, actress Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the terrace of a building in Bandra.
Anil Mehta is said to have jumped from the sixth-floor gallery of his residence. According to reports, Anil Mehta had been unwell for several days.
Malaika’s parents separated when she was 11. In an earlier interview with Grazia, she had opened up about her relationship with her parents.
Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, served in the Indian Merchant Navy. He was a Punjabi Hindu and married Joyce Polycarp, a Malayali Christian.
Anil Mehta was the step father of Bollywood personalities Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora.
During an earlier interview, 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.
Last year, Anil Mehta was hospitalised due to health-related concerns.
Malaika's ex-husband Arbaaz Khan was the first to reach at her father's house to be with the family. HIs sister Alvira Agnihotri also reached Anil Arora's residence.
Salman Khan's parents Salim and Salma Khan came with their son Sohail Khan. Malaika and Arbaaz's son Arhaan was also clicked as he was seen arriving at his grandfather's residence.