New Delhi:
Malaika Arora’s father Anil Kuldip Mehta died by suicide on Wednesday morning in Mumbai. Mr. Mehta’s remains were cremated today. Malaika Arora was accompanied in the last rites by mother Joyce Polycarp, son Arhaan and sister Amrita. Malaika’s friends and colleagues attended the last rites and stood by her side during the difficult times. Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor, who share a close bond with Malaika and her family, made an appearance. Arshad Warsi and wife Maria Goretti, Farah Khan, Sajid Khan, Terence Lewis, Guru Randhawa also came to pay their last respects. Also present at the last rites were Sohail Khan, Alizeh Agnihorti, Arjun Kapoor, Shibani Dandekar, Gauahar Khan, Mini Mathur.
Malaika’s mother Joyce Polycarp was accompanied by the actress and her grandson Arhaan. Joyce Polycarp can be seen breaking down as she heads towards the crematorium in the images. Grandson Arhaan can see him comforting.
Malaika Arora made the first statement after her father’s death on behalf of the family last night. He asked the media to respect his privacy during these difficult times. In a post, Malaika wrote, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband and our best friend. Our family is deeply shocked by this loss. and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers at this difficult time. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan, Rayyan, Casper, Axl, Duffy and Buddy. Look:
Malaika Arora was born in Thane near Mumbai. His parents divorced when he was 11 and he moved to Chembur with his mother Joyce and sister Amrita. Joyce Polycarp is a Malayali Christian, while Anil Mehta was from the Punjabi community and worked in the Indian Merchant Navy.
