Malaika Arora’s Father Anil Kuldip Mehta Passes Away by Suicide
Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Kuldip Mehta, tragically passed away by suicide on Wednesday morning in Mumbai. His last rites were conducted today, and Malaika was joined by her family and close friends to bid farewell. Malaika’s mother, Joyce Polycarp, her son, Arhaan, and sister, Amrita Arora, stood by her side during this difficult time.
Bollywood Stars Pay Their Respects
Malaika Arora’s close friends from Bollywood arrived to support her during the last rites. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, who share a strong bond with Malaika, were seen attending the ceremony, along with Kareena’s sister, Karisma Kapoor. Other celebrities who came to pay their respects included Arshad Warsi with his wife Maria Goretti, filmmaker Farah Khan, her brother Sajid Khan, choreographer Terence Lewis, and singer Guru Randhawa.
Additionally, actors like Sohail Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Shibani Dandekar, Gauahar Khan, Mini Mathur, and Alizeh Agnihotri were also present at the cremation ceremony.
A Heartfelt Statement from Malaika Arora
Following the passing of her father, Malaika Arora released a heartfelt statement on behalf of the family, requesting privacy during these tough times. She wrote, “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.”
A Glimpse of the Family’s Grief
Malaika’s mother, Joyce Polycarp, was visibly heartbroken as she made her way to the crematorium, supported by her grandson Arhaan. Pictures from the funeral show the family grieving the loss of their beloved father and grandfather.
