Malaika Arora, known for her stylish looks, fashion sense, and fitness, has recently been in the news due to a tragic incident involving her stepfather, Anil Mehta.
On September 11, 2023, Anil Mehta tragically passed away after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Almeida Park, Bandra. The incident occurred at around 9 a.m., leaving the Bollywood industry and Malaika’s family in shock.
The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with initial reports suggesting that it might have been a suicide, but nothing has been confirmed yet. The authorities are looking into every angle, including the possibility that it was an accident. They are also examining the relationships within the family, as Anil Mehta had been living separately from his wife, Joyce Polycarp, for some time. Despite their separation, reports indicate that Anil Mehta maintained a cordial relationship with his family, including his two daughters, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora.
Anil Mehta, originally from Fazilka, Punjab, worked in the Indian Merchant Navy. He married Joyce Polycarp, a Malayali Christian, and together they had two daughters—Malaika and Amrita. However, when Malaika was 11 and Amrita was 6, their parents got divorced. Despite the separation, the family remained on good terms, often celebrating festivals together, maintaining a sense of unity even after the divorce.
Malaika Arora, who grew up in Mumbai, started her career in the entertainment industry as a VJ for MTV in 1997. Her glamorous appearance and exceptional fitness have kept her in the public eye, even though she appears less frequently in films now. She gained widespread fame for her performances in popular item numbers like “Chaiyya Chaiyya” from *Dil Se* and “Munni Badnaam Hui” from *Dabangg*. Besides her successful modeling and film career, she has appeared as a judge on several TV reality shows like *Nach Baliye*, *Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa*, and *India’s Got Talent*.
Malaika’s personal life has often been a topic of public interest. She was married to actor and producer Arbaaz Khan for 19 years before they got divorced in 2017. The couple has a son, Arhaan Khan, born in 2002. Their divorce garnered significant media attention, with rumors suggesting that Malaika’s affair with actor Arjun Kapoor, who is 12 years younger than her, was the reason for the split. Arjun was close to the Khan family at the time and reportedly had been dating Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan, when his relationship with Malaika began.
Despite the controversies surrounding her personal life, Malaika and Arjun Kapoor publicly acknowledged their relationship after her divorce. However, there have been recent speculations about their breakup after eight years together. Amid the grief following Anil Mehta’s death, both Malaika’s ex-husband, Arbaaz Khan, and her former boyfriend, Arjun Kapoor, visited her home to offer their condolences.
The sudden loss of her stepfather has brought Malaika Arora and her family into the spotlight once again, adding a layer of sadness to her usually vibrant public persona.
