The tragic death of Anil Mehta, the father of Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, sent shockwaves among the family members and fans. Anil Mehta was 62 years old. Post-mortem reports said that he died due to multiple injuries in the tragic incident on September 12, 2024. During the autopsy, it was ascertained that his death was caused by multiple injuries sustained after he allegedly fell from a height.
The Tragic Incident
Anil Mehta was found critically injured outside his residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area, where he stayed with his wife, Joyce Polycarp. According to reports, Mehta fell from the sixth floor of the building. Precise details about how he fell are not yet known, but initial reports suggested that it could have been an intentional self-inflicted injury. Police are investigating whether it was a case of suicide as the family revealed that Mehta had expressed feelings of exhaustion before the incident.
Family’s Reaction
The Arora family has requested privacy in this most trying time. Malaika Arora and her sister, Amrita Arora, are shattered, while the entire family is in grief after their father’s demise. Mehta, before his death, apparently informed his daughters that he was “tired,” which perhaps meant he already had depression.
Post-Mortem Findings
The post-mortem examination has confirmed that Anil Mehta died of multiple injuries because of the fall. Preliminary speculation had set tongues wagging that Mehta committed suicide, and post-mortem findings do confirm this tragic possibility of suicide.
Investigation Ongoing
While the post-mortem has shed light on the cause of death, complete comprehension of pre-event circumstances, authorities continue their investigation. The police have also confirmed that they are looking at records of phone calls, including one last call Mehta made to one of his daughters just hours before his fall.
Mental Health Concerns
Mehta’s death has brought back into the fore the struggles many elderly citizens go through silently for their mental health, and how this stigma needs to be dissolved with an open discussion so that whoever needs help gets it.
Conclusion
While a police investigation is in full swing, Malaika Arora and her family are trying to come to terms with the loss of their beloved father. The incident brought into the limelight the growing need for awareness and open discussions on mental health while the demand for privacy by the family acts as a reminder that the grieving need their space to heal. This loss has struck a chord in many hearts as fans and the Bollywood fraternity extend their condolences and support during this critical time.