In a tragic event, Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Arora, reportedly passed away by suicide on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The incident, which occurred around 9 am, has left the Arora family deeply shaken. The body has been sent for a postmortem, and the police have launched an investigation to uncover the reasons behind the tragedy. So far, no suicide note has been recovered, and the motive for the suicide remains unclear.
In the wake of this heartbreaking news, several of Malaika’s close family members and friends from the industry have reached out to offer their condolences. Malaika's ex-boyfriend, actor Arjun Kapoor, was seen arriving at Anil Arora’s residence, where he offered his support to the grieving family. Dressed in a white shirt, Arjun stood by their side during this difficult time. Malaika, who was reportedly in Pune for an event, rushed back to Mumbai upon hearing the news and joined her family at her mother’s residence.
Arjun Kapoor’s appearance at the residence is particularly notable given the recent breakup between him and Malaika. The two had been dating since 2018, but parted ways earlier this year. According to reports, the separation was amicable and respectful, with both choosing to maintain a dignified silence regarding their relationship. A source had previously shared that despite their breakup, Arjun and Malaika continue to hold each other in high regard and won’t allow their relationship to be dissected by the public.
Malaika’s ex-husband, Arbaaz Khan, was also seen arriving at the Arora residence to pay his respects. Arbaaz and Malaika, who share a son together, divorced in 2017 after 18 years of marriage. Other notable individuals, such as Alvira Agnihotri, Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Kim Sharma, and Ritesh Sidhwani, also visited the family to offer their condolences. Malaika’s parents, Joyce Polycarp and Anil Arora, had separated when she was just 11 years old, but she shared a close bond with both of them.
The passing of Anil Arora has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood industry, with many offering their heartfelt condolences to Malaika and her family during this incredibly difficult time.
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