Mumbai: India: In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Arora, reportedly passed away after allegedly jumping from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, Mumbai. According to sources, the body has been sent for a post-mortem, and an investigation is ongoing.

The actor's ex-husband, Arbaaz Khan, and senior police officers were spotted at Malaika's residence. However, sources close to Malaika have said that it was an accident. "It’s an accident. We will share the police report once we receive it," they stated.

Malaika Arora’s parents, Joyce Polycarp and Anil Arora, separated when she was 11 years old. In a past interview, Malaika opened up about her relationship with her parents, describing her childhood as both wonderful and challenging. She explained that their mother played a central role in raising her and her younger sister, Amrita, who was just 6 at the time.

Malaika also spoke about how her parents’ separation shaped her, teaching her valuable life lessons. "My mother’s resilience taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and financial independence. Those lessons are the foundation of my life today," she shared. Despite the hardships, Malaika credits her experiences for making her the independent person she is today.