Malaika Arora's stepfather, Anil Kuldip Mehta, tragically died by suicide on September 11, 2024, at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, prompting widespread shock throughout the Bollywood community. Malaika, who was in Pune at the time, rushed back home in tears and expressed her sorrow through an emotional Instagram post, describing her father as a 'gentle soul' and requesting privacy for the family during this difficult time. The cremation is scheduled for September 12 at 11 am at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium, with many celebrities, including Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, expected to attend to pay their respects. Reports indicate that Anil had expressed feelings of fatigue shortly before his death, which is now under investigation by the Mumbai Police. This incident has deeply affected the Arora family, with close relatives and friends gathering to support them amid their grief.