Malaika Arora’s father Anil Mehta has died by suicide, as per a report by ANI. According to the police, he jumped off a terrace. More details from the incident are awaited.

ANI shared the news on X and wrote, “Father of actress-model Malaika Arora died by suicide by jumping off a terrace. Police team is present at the spot: Mumbai Police.”

Malaika’s ex-husband, Arbaaz Khan was seen at her residence on Wednesday morning along with some police officers.

Her parents, Joyce Polycarp and Anil, separated when she was 11. In an interview earlier with Filmfare, Malaika had recounted her experience growing up along with her younger sister, actor Amrita Arora. She recalled how it was her mother who was responsible for raising her and said, “I had a wonderful childhood, but it wasn't easy. In fact, in retrospect, the word I would use to describe it is tumultuous. But tough times teach you important lessons too."