Maharashtra: Malaika Arora's father, Anil Arora, passed away on Wednesday morning after falling from a building in Mumbai's Bandra locality. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood community, with many celebrities offering condolences to the grieving family.

According to police officials, Anil Arora allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of a building in Bandra around 9 am. A team of Bandra police rushed to the scene and shifted him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead before arrival.

While initial reports suggested that Anil Arora had committed suicide, a source close to the family has disputed this claim, stating that it was an accident. The source revealed that Anil Arora had no known health issues or ailments, making the incident even more unexpected and devastating.

The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Anil Arora's death. They have conducted a thorough inspection of the scene, collected evidence, and reviewed CCTV footage to piece together the events leading up to the incident. The postmortem process is currently underway to determine the exact cause of death.

Malaika Arora and her sister Amrita Arora Ladak have not publicly commented on the incident, likely due to the shock and grief they are experiencing. However, several celebrities have visited the family's residence to offer condolences and support during this difficult time.

Arbaaz Khan, Malaika's ex-husband, was among the first to arrive at the scene, followed by his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, and brother Sohail Khan. Other visitors included Malaika's son Arhaan Khan, her former boyfriend Arjun Kapoor, and producer Ritesh Sidhwani. Arbaaz Khan's stepmother Helen, sister Alvira Agnihotri, Sohail Khan's former wife Seema Sajdeh, and actors Kim Sharma and Shibani Dandekar also paid their respects to the family.

Anil Arora, who belonged to a Punjabi Hindu family from Fazilka district, had worked in the Indian Merchant Navy. He was married to Joyce Polycarp, who hails from a Malayali Christian family. Despite his daughter Malaika's celebrity status, Anil Arora maintained a private and low-profile life.

Malaika Arora had previously shared that her parents' separation when she was just 11 years old had a profound impact on her life. Despite describing her childhood as "wonderful" overall, she characterized it as "tumultuous" in retrospect. However, she credited those challenging times with teaching her valuable lessons.

Malaika attributed her strong work ethic and independence to her mother's example during that period. She observed her mother's determination and resilience, which inspired her to become self-sufficient and fiercely independent.

With agency inputs