Anil Arora, the father of Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, allegedly died by suicide early Wednesday morning, jumping from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the police said on Wednesday. According to police, the reason for suicide is not clear yet and no suicide note has been recovered so far. The body has been sent for post-mortem.
Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune, and rushed back to Mumbai, soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents
The case is being investigated, the police said.
Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.
Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.