Malaika Arora’s father’s death: Malaika and son Arhaan Khan seen supporting her grieving mother

Malaika’s mother, Joyce Polycarp, couldn’t hold back tears while going for her husband Anil Mehta’s last rites.

On Wednesday, September 11, news of the death of Anil Arora (Mehta), father of actor-model Malaika Arora, surfaced everywhere. As per reports, it is said her father died by suicide. This morning, the family was seen leaving their Bandra home for the last rites.

Malaika and son Arhaan Khan support her mother.

Malaika Arora was seen with her son Arhaan Khan supporting her mother, Joyce Polycarp, while they left their apartment building for the last rites of her father, Anil Arora (62), who allegedly died by suicide. Malaika’s mother couldn’t hold back tears while walking toward their car in her first public appearance since her husband’s death.

Many other celebs reach for the last rites.

On Thursday, many other celebrities were spotted for the last rites. Malaika was seen with her mother and son by her side. Celebrities like Arjun Kapoor, ex-husband Arbaaz Khan with wife Sshura Khan, and many others arrived to pay their last respects to Anil Mehta. Arhaan kept his arm around her grandmother, who cried as she walked toward their car.

On Wednesday, celebrities reached Malaika’s parents’ home at Ayesha Manor, Bandra, to offer condolences. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Ananya Pandey, Chunky Pandey, Kim Sharma, and many others were seen arriving to support the grieving family.

Malaika wrote in her note, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss, and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support, and respect…”