Malaika Arora's Father Dies By Suicide: Mother Joyce Records Statement, Reveals What Exactly Happened

Hours after Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by suicide, it has now been reported that police officials recorded her mother Joyce’s statement. Sources claimed Malaika’s mother, in her statement to the police, said that Anil would routinely sit in the balcony and read the newspapers every morning. She told the police that while they were divorced, had started living together again for the past few years.

Joyce also informed the police that on Wednesday morning, when she saw her ex-husband’s slippers in the living room, she went to look for him in the balcony. When she could not find him there, she leaned over and saw below. The building watchman was shouting for help. Joyce also told the police that Anil Arora was not suffering from illness. He only had some knee pain. He had taken VRS from the Merchant Navy.

Meanwhile, police authorities are currently investigating the death of Malaika Arora’s father. Among others, Malaika’s former husband Arbaaz Khan is also at Anil Arora’s residence.

Malaika Arora had earlier shared that she was only 11 when her parents, Joyce Polycarp and Anil Arora, went through a divorce. After the separation, Malaika and her younger sister, Amrita Arora, who was just 6 at the time, were primarily raised by their mother.

During a chat with a magazine, Malaika had once opened up on her parents’ divorce when she said, “My parents’ separation allowed me to observe my mother through a new and unique lens. I learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent.”

“I had a wonderful childhood, but it wasn’t easy. In fact, in retrospect, the word I would use to describe it is tumultuous. But tough times teach you important lessons too,” she added.

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