In a heartbreaking incident today, Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora passed away after committing suicide. According to police reports, Anil Arora jumped from the 6th floor of his building. However, the police officials are yet to confirm the actual reason behind the suicide, as no suicide letters have been found. For the unversed, was never too much in the public eye and remained very private, and here’s everything you need to know about him.
Who Is Anil Arora?
Anil Arora was a Punjabi Hindu, hailing from the Indian border town of Fazilka, and was a Navy Merchant by profession. Anil Arora was married to Joyce Polycarp, mother of Malaika Arora, who was a Malayali Christian. Anil and Joyce Polycarp were not married for too long and separated when Malaika Arora was 11 and Amrita Arora was 6 years old. Previously during an interview with Grazia India, Malaika Arora opened up about her childhood and her parent’s separation due to which she had a tumultuous childhood. She spoke about how due to the separation, she saw her mother through a new and unique lens and learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent.
For the unversed, Anil was hospitalized in July 2023, where Malaika along with her mother Joyce was seen visiting him, although the reason behind his hospitalisation was not known.
More Details
As per the latest updates, Malaika Arora was in Pune when the news of her passing away came. She reached her mother’s house in Bandra, where her father was staying. Ex-husband Arbaaz Khan along with father Salim Khan, and brothers Salman Khan, and Sohail Khan also reached Joyce’s residence. Arjun Kapoor, Anusha Dandekar and many more celebs were spotted arriving at her residence as well.
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