Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Malaika Arora's stepfather, Anil Mehta, allegedly died by suicide at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on the morning of September 11. The tragic incident occurred around 9 am, and Anil Arora was immediately rushed to Bhabha Hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead upon arrival. Malaika, who was in Pune for an event, has reportedly left for Mumbai as soon as she received the devastating news.
The Mumbai police have confirmed that Anil died by suicide, and an investigation is currently underway to determine whether he left behind a suicide note. However, the family has yet to release a statement regarding the tragic incident.
Malaika's former husband, actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, was among the first to arrive at the Bandra residence, showing his support for the family during this difficult time.
Anil, a former member of the Indian Merchant Navy, shared a close bond with his daughters, Malaika and Amrita Arora. After his divorce from his wife, Joyce Polycarp, when Malaika was 11, the two sisters were raised by their mother in Mumbai's Chembur.
As the investigation continues, family and close friends are gathering to offer their support to Malaika and her mother Joyce as they deal with the loss.
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