Anil Mehta, the stepfather of Bollywood actress Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora, died in Mumbai on Wednesday morning. He committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of his house in Bandra. Mumbai Police, which reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported, is investigating every aspect closely and Mehta's body has been sent for post-mortem. The forensic team was also present at the spot. In this sad moment, stars of the entertainment world are reaching out to console Malaika and Amrita. Now Malaika Arora has shared an emotional post on the death of her father.

Malaika shared her first post after her father's death

Malaika Arora expressed her and her family's grief over the death of her father Anil Mehta and also pleaded for privacy for the family in this hour of grief. She appealed to people to give her and her family privacy in this difficult time. After seeing this post of the actress, her fans and stars are reacting and expressing condolences.

Malaika Arora's post

Malaika wrote in her post ‘We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is deeply shocked by this loss and we request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support, and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita, Shakeel, Arhaan, Azaan, Ryan, Casper, Axel and Duffy. Anil Kuldeep Mehta 22/02/1962 to 11/09/2024.’

Fans and stars are expressing condolences.

While sharing the post, Malaika also used a folded hand emoji in the caption. Seeing the post, fans as well as stars are seen praying for the peace of Malaika's father's soul and consoling the Arora family in this hour of grief. According to Mumbai Police, the death of Malaika Arora's father Anil Mehta "prima facie" appears to be a suicide and all aspects of the case are being investigated.