By Ekta Chanana Last Updated:
Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, passed away on September 11, 2024, after falling from his sixth-floor balcony of their Bandra residence in Mumbai. While murmurs are rife that it was a suicide, the Mumbai police are still investigating the reason behind his death. It is also revealed that his last rites will be performed at the Hindu crematorium in Santa Cruz on September 12, 2024, at 11 in the morning.
According to a report by India TV, a source revealed that before taking such a drastic step, Anil Mehta had called both his daughter, Malaika and Amrita. If reports are to be believed, Anil Mehta had told his daughters, 'I'm tired', on the phone. The call was made just before dying by suicide. It is also important to note that Malaika's mother was present in the house when the incident happened.
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For the unversed, Anil Mehta was divorced from his wife, Joyce Polycarp, when Malaika was just 11 years old. However, they stared living together a few years ago in the same flat in Bandra. The family would often come together for family dinners. As per the reports, Joyce, in her statement, revealed that she had been living with Anil for the last few years.
Talking about the incident, Joyce revealed that her ex-husband, Anil, had no illness except knee pain (due to old age). She further shared that she found Anil's slippers in the living room and then went to look for him in the balcony as he would read the newspaper there. However, when she was not able to find him, she leaned from the balcony and saw watchman screaming for help. Currently, police have been investigating the matter.
On September 11, 2024, Malaika shared first note after her father's demise. In the picture note, we can see her father's monochrome photo. Along with it, Malaika informed about her father's untimely passing. She called him a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and their best friend. Malaika added that their family is in deep shock.
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Malaika further requested privacy from the media and their well-wishers in these difficult times. She signed off the note with the entire Arora family's name and even included he families furbabies, Casper, Axl, Duffy and Buddy. Her note can be read as:
"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 the loss, and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult times. We appreciate your understanding, support and respect."
We wish strength to the entire Arora family in these difficult times!
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