Malaika Arora's father, Anil Arora, died after he allegedly jumped off from the terrace of his Mumbai residence on Wednesday. According to Mumbai Police, Anil's residence was on the sixth floor of the Bandra building.
Elaborating further on the nature of Anil Arora's demise, Mumbai Police told the press that they will probe all angles and will not come to a quick conclusion. No suicide note has been found from his accomodation yet but it looks so prima-facie, the police added. Forensice units had arrived and started working, they added.
Anil Arora's body was sent for an autopsy, the reports said.
Several Mumbai Police officials had reached the place by the time Malaika and her sister Amrita Arora reached his residence, Hindustan Times said in a report.
Malaika Arora was reportedly reportedly in Pune when news of her father's passing broke. Her 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. According to media reports, Amil Arora was unwell for a long time.
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.
50-year-old Malaika Arora is best-known for her dance performances to popular tracks such as Chaiya Chaiya, Munni Badnaam Hui and Anarkali Disco Chali.
(Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Seek the help of mental health experts if you are in distress. Call the ‘DISHA’ Helpline while having such thoughts. Toll-free helpline number: 1056, 0471-2552056)