Who was Anil Mehta? All you need to know about Malaika Arora's father who died by suicide today

On Wednesday afternoon, Anil Mehta, father of Malaika and Amrita Arora, took his own life by jumping from the balcony of his Bandra home, as reported by Mumbai Police. The family has not yet commented on the incident. Senior Mumbai police officers are at the scene, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Who was Anil Mehta?
Anil Mehta, a Punjabi Hindu from Fazilka, Punjab, worked extensively in the Indian Merchant Navy. He spent a significant part of his career in this profession before his tragic death.
Family
Anil married Joyce Polycarp, a Malayali Christian. Together, they had two daughters, Malaika and Amrita Arora.
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Separation from wife
When Anil Arora and Joyce Polycarp separated, Malaika was 11 and Amrita was 6. Their efforts to maintain their relationship had failed, leaving a significant impact on their daughters. Malaika has often reflected on the difficulties she faced growing up in a fractured family, though her father maintained cordial relationships with his daughters and ex-wife.
Malaika Arora on her parents’ divorce
Malaika had earlier revealed that she was just 11 years old when her parents separated. Following the split, the actress and her younger sister Amrita, who was 6, were mainly raised by their mother. They moved from Thane to Chembur after the separation. In a magazine interview, Malaika Arora reflected on her parents' separation, revealing it gave her a fresh perspective on her mother. She learned the importance of a strong work ethic and the drive to be fiercely independent. She described her childhood as tumultuous, recognizing that challenging times impart crucial lessons.