She also told the police that she saw his slippers in the living room, but couldn’t find him in the balcony. She leaned over and saw the building watchman calling for help. Joyce also told the police that Anil Arora was not suffering from any diseases.

Now, Malaika has shared an official statement on her social media, asking media and fans to give her family some space to process the devastating news. She wrote, “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.”

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Malaika, who was in Pune, rushed to her father’s Bandra residence after the news broke.

Bollywood stars, including Malaika’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, friends Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, and more rushed to pay their last respects to Anil Mehta. Arjun Kapoor was also photographed entering the building.