Popular Bollywood actor Malaika Arora's father Anil Arora died by suicide on Wednesday.
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According to news agency ANI, Anil Arora died by jumping off the terrace of a building in Mumbai. Police team is present at the spot.
So far, the police have not received a suicide note. An investigation into the death has been launched.
According to media reports, Amil Arora was unwell for a long time.
Actress Malaika Arora's father Anil Arora committed suicide by jumping from the roof.
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The body has been sent for autopsy. The building has been cordoned off.
Malaika Arora's former husband Arbaaz Khan reportedly reached the spot following the incident.
Anil Arora, a former Merchant Navy officer, was married to Joyce Polycarp. They separated when Malaika Arora was 11.
In a recent interview, Malaika Arora revealed that although she had a "wonderful" childhood, it was not always easy and added that there were "tumultuous" times.
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