On Wednesday, Malaika Arora released an official statement on behalf of her family following the death of her father, who allegedly died by suicide Now, according to a report in India Today, moments before Anil Mehta committed suicide, he had last called Malaika and her sister Amrita Arora He was 62
I told this to my daughters
According to media reports, Anil told Malaika and Amrita, "I am sick and tired" India Today's sources said he had 'contacted both his daughters shortly before his collapse', and that Malaika was on her way to an event in Pune when she received the call Hindustan Times.com could not independently confirm the veracity of these claims What Malaika Arora said after father's death The reality TV personality and former VJ took to Instagram on Wednesday night and asked for privacy from fans and the media during this difficult time. Their statement read, "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, XL, Duffy and Big"
Varun had scolded him
Varun Dhawan slams paparazzi for being 'insensitive' Earlier, actor Varun Dhawan slammed paparazzi for turning cameras on Malaika and her grieving family and friends, and called their actions 'insensitive' Taking to Instagram Stories, he wrote, "Putting cameras on the faces of people grieving is the most insensitive thing (folded hands emoji) Please think about what you guys are doing or what anyone else is doing while doing this I understand it's work but sometimes another human being may not agree with it (folded hands emoji)... humanity" Kareena Kapoor visited Malaika Arora's house in Bandra, Mumbai on Wednesday after the demise of her father The actress was accompanied by her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, who offered his condolences Several celebs including Arjun Kapoor, Malaika's ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, Chunky Panday along with actor-daughter Ananya Panday also visited Malaika and Amrita's parents' house Arbaaz's family, which includes his parents Salma and Salim Khan, were also spotted