Bollywood actress Malaika Arora's father, Anil Arora, tragically passed away on September 11. Reports indicate he died by suicide early this morning. The Mumbai Police confirmed that he jumped from a terrace, and a police team is currently at the scene.
A police official stated that Anil Arora reportedly jumped from the sixth floor of a building in the Bandra area.
The officer also stated that, Anil’s body has been taken to Bhabha Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The actor was in Pune at the time of the incident. After hearing about the suicide, she quickly returned to her home in Mumbai, according to officials. Following the news of the suicide, Bollywood actors, family members of Malaika, and her ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, among others, came to her residence to offer their condolences.
Anil Arora, originally from Punjab, had worked with the Merchant Navy. Malaika Arora's parents separated when she was 11, and she, along with her younger sister Amrita Rao, who was 6, was raised by their mother, Joyce Polycarp.
Anil Arora was a private person who stayed out of the spotlight despite his daughter’s fame. His unexpected passing has shocked many, and the news is quickly spreading across social media and news outlets.
As the investigation continues, more details about Anil Arora's death are expected to be revealed.