Trigger warning: This article mentions death.
Malaika Arora is currently grieving the demise of her father Anil Mehta, who unfortunately passed away on September 11, 2024. Soon after the news of the demise came out, Arjun Kapoor reached Malaika’s mother’s house to extend his support to the grieving family. Recently, he was seen standing like a pillar for Malaika when he escorted her and her son Arhaan Khan to their car after his father’s funeral.
Today, on September 12, the last rites of Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta took place at 11 am at Santacruz Hindu crematorium in Mumbai. Arjun Kapoor was also present at the funeral along with the family. After the funeral, the actor was seen dropping Malaika and her son Arhaan Khan to their car.
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Apart from Malaika’s family, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Farah Khan, Arshad Warsi, Shibani Akhtar and others also reached the funeral for the last darshan.
Yesterday Malaika Arora officially announced the demise of her father Anil Mehta on Instagram. She requested privacy for herself and her family during this difficult time.
The statement read, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is deeply shocked by this loss, and we request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support, and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita, Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan, Ryan, Casper, XL, Duffy, and Buddy.”
Many of his followers as well as celebrities like Dia Mirza, Chunky Panday, Masaba Gupta, Pulkit Samrat, Vaani Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Sanjay Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap, Rhea Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari also offered prayers.
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