Malaika Arora shares a heartfelt note on father's demise: 'He was a gentle soul, devoted grandfather, loving husband and out best friend'

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Anil Mehta, the beloved father of actresses Malaika and Amrita Arora, has tragically passed away. The incident, which took place today (September 11), involved Anil reportedly jumping from the balcony of his Mumbai residence in Bandra. The Mumbai Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. In the wake of this devastating loss, the Arora family has issued an official statement. Malaika Arora, in an emotional Instagram post, shared a poignant monochrome tribute to her father. The post, featuring a black-and-white photograph of Anil, conveyed her deep grief and sorrow over his passing.Check out her post here: Her note read, "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss, and we kindly 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, Rayyan, Casper, Axl, Duffy & Buddy - Anil Kuldip Mehta 22/02/1962-11/09/2024." In her last post from March 2, 2024, Malaika had shared a heartwarming family photo to celebrate her mother’s birthday. The joyful snapshot featured Malaika, her sister Amrita, their mother Joyce, and their father Anil Mehta, all beaming with happiness.In the caption, Malaika expressed her love, writing, “Our mama, our amma, you’re simply the best. Happy birthday, mothership. Love you,” accompanied by heart emojis