In a tragic turn of events, Malaika Arora‘s father, Anil Mehta, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The unfortunate incident left the family griefstricken, with numerous celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Neha Dhupia, and Chunky Panday, visiting the Arora residence to offer their condolences and support.
A post-mortem was conducted at Bandra’s Bhabha Hospital. According to News18, the post-mortem conducted on Wednesday night at around 8 pm revealed that Mehta died due to “multiple injuries”.
Anil Mehta allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the balcony of his sixth-floor residence in Bandra’s Ayesha Manor building.A report in IANS revealed, just moments before the incident, he had called his daughters, Malaika and Amrita, saying, “I’m tired”.
Malaika’s mother, Joyce , who was present in the house at the time, told the Mumbai Police that she saw her ex-husband’s slippers in the living room and went to look for him in the balcony. When she couldn’t find him there, she leaned over the railing and noticed a commotion in the compound, with the security guard shouting for help. Joyce also informed the police that Anil was not suffering from any major illness, except for some knee pain.
In an official statement released by Malaika on social media, she sought privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. “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,” the statement read.
The last rites of Anil Mehta will take place at the Hindu crematorium in Santacruz on September 12.
A post-mortem was conducted at Bandra’s Bhabha Hospital. According to News18, the post-mortem conducted on Wednesday night at around 8 pm revealed that Mehta died due to “multiple injuries”.
Anil Mehta allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the balcony of his sixth-floor residence in Bandra’s Ayesha Manor building.A report in IANS revealed, just moments before the incident, he had called his daughters, Malaika and Amrita, saying, “I’m tired”.
Malaika’s mother, Joyce , who was present in the house at the time, told the Mumbai Police that she saw her ex-husband’s slippers in the living room and went to look for him in the balcony. When she couldn’t find him there, she leaned over the railing and noticed a commotion in the compound, with the security guard shouting for help. Joyce also informed the police that Anil was not suffering from any major illness, except for some knee pain.
In an official statement released by Malaika on social media, she sought privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. “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,” the statement read.
The last rites of Anil Mehta will take place at the Hindu crematorium in Santacruz on September 12.
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