Christmas is here, but this year, it’s a bittersweet occasion for Malaika Arora, who is reeling from the recent death of her father Anil Mehta. Despite the difficult times, Malaika shared that her mother will honor her memory by preparing her favorite dishes for loved ones this holiday season. It’s a touching way to keep your spirit alive in challenging times.
In a recent interview with ETimes, Malaika Arora revealed how Christmas will be different this year. He revealed that although this is a difficult time for the family, he has decided to honor his late father’s memory by keeping the holiday spirit alive.
Despite initially not feeling like celebrating, the actress shared that her mother would prepare her father’s favorite dishes for a small group of loved ones. “Mom would cook her favorite dishes only for close people,” she said. The family is choosing to celebrate Christmas in his memory while facing these challenging times together.
Malaika described her father Anil Mehta’s death as a shock and talked about the different ways people deal with grief. Malaika expressed her gratitude for the support of her mother, whom she described as the strongest woman on earth and drew strength from her.
Although she tried to return to work, she admitted that it was challenging at first, especially maintaining a strict exterior when meeting people. Once he felt ready he eventually resumed his professional commitments, accepting that such a deep loss could never be fully processed.
Malaika Arora also addressed critical comments on social media, particularly those who assumed that she ‘came back’ too soon, explaining that as a public figure, she had professional obligations and Despite the personal grief he felt the need to share the post.
This year was very important for him, especially with his son Arhaan coming into the limelight. After returning from his studies, Arhaan launched a podcast, attracted paparazzi attention and even ventured into the restaurant business.
Reflecting on her journey, Malaika shared that Arhaan Khan, once a shy boy, has transformed himself and embraced new opportunities. He mentioned how he enjoys exploring different avenues, but whether he ultimately chooses to pursue a career in films or showbiz is entirely up to him. If he decides to become an actor, he stressed that it will require dedication and years of preparation.
On the work front, Malaika Arora recently made a memorable cameo in the song Majha Yek Number, where she brought her signature charm and vibrant energy to the track, leaving a lasting impression.
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