Showing posts with label Malaika Arora father. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Malaika Arora father. Show all posts
We all know that dad would have wanted some Christmas cheer at home-Malaika Arora
8:26 AM
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; December 25, 2024)
Every year, Malaika Arora celebrates Christmas at her mother, Joyce Polycarp's home in Bandra. It's been a tradition that the family has followed for many years now. This year, though, the mood is sombre, as Malaika lost her father, Anil Mehta, in September.
'It's very difficult for me to talk about the festival this year'
Malaika shares, “It's very difficult for me to talk about Christmas this year. We didn't want to do anything, but we all knew that dad would have wanted some Christmas cheer at home. So, mom will just cook her favorite dishes for a close set of people. This year, we will celebrate the festival in his remembrance. It's a difficult phase for us as a family, and we will deal with it together.”
'Dad's passing away was very shocking'
Soon after her father's demise, Malaika returned to work, hoping that it would help her divert her mind. “Dad's passing away was very shocking. Everyone has a different way of coping with grief and loss. Luckily, we are all there with our mother; she's probably the strongest woman on earth, and we get our strength from her. I tried getting back to work because everybody said it's the best way to heal, but I found it tough initially. It was difficult to meet people and maintain a tough exterior. Eventually, I did get back to work, but only after I felt I was in a better headspace. After all, you will never be able to completely deal with such a loss. People will assume a lot of things and comment on social media. "It's sad that some people say, 'Oh, she bounced back so soon', but they don't know that as a public figure, you have certain commitments, and you have to put up some posts," she shares.
'If Arhaan wants to be an actor, he will have to dedicate two-three years of his life preparing for it'
This year was special for Malaika as her son Arhaan came into the limelight. He began with his podcast, became popular with the paps and also ventured into the restaurant business.
Talking about her son, Malaika says, “Arhaan was away studying. He came back and wanted to do something, so he produced the podcast with his friends. Arhaan was a shy boy. He has changed, and it's good to see this side of him. He wants to dabble in different things. Will it eventually culminate in him getting into films or showbiz? Well, that's a choice he has to make. If he wants to be an actor, he will have to dedicate two-three years of his life preparing for it.”
'It is time for all of us to move on from whatever happened this year'
Malaika's break-up with Arjun Kapoor was in the news earlier this year. While she hasn't spoken about it, at an event, Arjun said he is single. Ask her about this, and she says, “I am a very private person, and there are certain aspects of my life which I don't want to elaborate on much. I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative. I just want to say that, yes, it has been a very trying year for various reasons. I think it is time for all of us to move on from whatever transpired in the year that went by. I am ready for the New Year and a new start in my life.”
Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta falls to death from 6th floor
3:56 PM
V Narayan (THE TIMES OF INDIA; September 12, 2024)
Model-actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta (62) allegedly jumped to his death from the balcony of his 6th-floor apartment in Bandra’s Ayesha Manor on Wednesday. Police said while no suicide note was found, initial suspicions point towards old age and depression due to ill health as reasons for the step. Besides going through the building CCTV footage, police are looking for Anil’s diary hoping for insights into the cause. A building resident saw Anil, who had worked in the Merchant Navy, fall to his death and alerted the family and others.
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V Narayan (THE TIMES OF INDIA; September 12, 2024)
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Mehta (62), allegedly died by suicide after falling from the balcony of his sixth-floor apartment at Ayesha Manor in Bandra (W) on Wednesday.
Bandra police are investigating the case to determine the motive behind his action as no suicide note was found at the scene.
Initial suspicions point towards old age and depression due to ill health a s the reasons for this extreme step.
Police are also looking for Mehta’s diary hoping that it may provide insights into the exact cause behind his action, said police sources. Mehta, originally from Fazilka in Punjab, had worked in the Indian Merchant Navy.
“The deceased was in the balcony when he fell off between 10.30 am and 11 am. The family said they suspect it is a case of suicide. A case of accidental death report has been registered. No suicide note was found from the flat or in possession of the deceased,” said an officer from Bandra police station. “We are going through the building’s CCTV footage.”
Mehta’s wife was alerted to the incident by a building resident. “A resident standing near a parked car on the building premises saw him fall. The eyewitness alerted other residents who then called the police,” the police officer said.
Following the incident, Malaika and her sister Amrita rushed to Ayesha Manor, while many celebrities visited to pay their respects. After the post-mortem, Mehta’s body was handed over to the family.
Suicide prevention helplines: Vandrewala Foundation: 9999666555; I-Call (Tiss): 9152987821 (Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm); Samaritans Mumbai: 8422984528, 8422984529, 8422984530.
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BOMBAY TIMES (September 12, 2024)
Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, a police official said. As per reports, Anil allegedly fell off the sixth floor of a building in Bandra area. Police rushed to the spot and shifted him to a hospital where he was declared dead before arrival. The exact reason behind the incident was not yet known, an official was quoted as saying, who also added that an investigation was underway.
Meanwhile, a source told PTI, “It’s true that Malaika’s father passed away this morning. He has not committed suicide, it’s an accident. They all are shocked because he had no ailment or anything as such.”
Upon receiving the news, Malaika, who was in Pune, rushed to Mumbai. Amrita Arora Ladak, too, was seen arriving at the Bandra residence. Malaika’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, followed by his parents Salim and Salma Khan and brother Sohail Khan as well as Arjun Kapoor were seen arriving at the residence.
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