Anil Arora, who worked in the Merchant Navy, was born in a Punjabi Hindu family in Fazilka city of Punjab. He married Joyce Polycarp, a resident of Kerala, who belonged to a Christian family there. But after the birth of Malaika and her younger sister Amrita, there was a rift in their relationship.

Mumbai: Actress and model Malaika Arora 's father Anil Arora committed suicide by jumping from the roof around 9 am on Wednesday , September 11. The police is still not able to know why he took this step because no suicide note has been recovered from the spot. But decades ago, just a few years after marriage, there was a rift in the relationship between Malaika's father Anil and her mother, about which very few people know the full truth.

Wife Joyce was from a Christian family of Kerala

Anil Arora, who worked in the Merchant Navy, was born in a Punjabi Hindu family in Fazilka city of Punjab . He was married to Joyce Polycarp who belonged to a Christian family from Kerala. Malaika and Amrita are their two daughters. Both have been associated with modeling and film industry in some form or the other. However, it is said that Anil and Joyce separated from each other when Malaika was 11 years old . At that time Malaika 's younger sister Amrita was only 6 years old.

Malaika's childhood was not easy

Malaika had earlier spoken about her parent's divorce and its impact on her in an interview with Grazia India Magazine. “My parents ' separation gave me a chance to see my mother in a new and unique perspective. I learnt from her the art of working hard and thinking thoughtfully every day without wavering. I learnt from her how one can stand on their own feet by working with an open mind . ” Malaika also said, “ I had a great childhood , but it wasn't an easy phase . When I look back, I find that I learnt a lot from the ups and downs of life . It is true that tough times teach you a lot. ”

Father's health had deteriorated last year too

Malaika 's father , Anil Arora , was hospitalized after his health deteriorated in July 2023. At that time, Malaika went to meet him with her mother Joyce . In December 2022 , Malaika and sister Amrita celebrated Christmas with their parents . Malaika Arora was first married to actor Arbaaz Khan and she has a son Arhaan Khan from him . Her younger sister Amrita Arora is married to businessman Shakeel Ladak in 2009. They have two sons .