Malaika Arora’s Father, Anil Arora, Dies by Suicide

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Anil Arora, the father of Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, reportedly died by suicide on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when he jumped from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, Mumbai. The incident took place around 10:30 AM at the family residence, Ayesha Manor, located in Bandra West.

Details of the Incident

Following the tragic event, Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora’s ex-husband, and senior police officers were seen at the actress’s residence. The authorities have sent Anil Arora’s body for a post-mortem examination, and an investigation is currently underway. According to sources, Malaika was in Pune at the time of the incident and returned to her parents’ home in Bandra upon hearing the news of her father’s untimely demise.

Family and Support

In addition to Arbaaz Khan, who has been a pillar of support for Malaika during this challenging time, his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, along with his brother Sohail Khan, also arrived at the residence to offer their condolences. Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor was also present at the Arora family home.

Personal Background and Impact

Anil Arora and Joyce Polycarp separated when Malaika was just 11 years old. In a past interview with Filmfare, Malaika Arora reflected on her childhood and her relationship with her parents. She described her upbringing as “tumultuous,” but emphasized the important lessons she learned during those challenging times. Malaika credited her mother for instilling a strong work ethic and the value of financial independence.

“Malaika’s parents’ separation allowed her to see her mother in a new light. She learned the importance of resilience and independence, which have become the cornerstones of her life and career,” Malaika shared. Her mother played a significant role in raising Malaika and her younger sister, Amrita, after the separation.

Anil Arora was originally from Punjab, while Joyce Polycarp is a Malayali Christian. He had previously worked in the Merchant Navy and was hospitalized last year. The reasons for his hospitalization remain unknown.