Arjun Kapoor Stands By Malaika Arora At Her Father's Funeral, Video of Duo's Interaction Goes Viral

Arjun Kapoor has been one of the strongest support to Malaika Arora during this grieving time. On Thursday morning, the actor was seen taking care of his former girlfriend following the last rites of her father, Anil Mehta.

In a video that surfaced on social media, Malaika Arora was seen leaving the venue following her father’s funeral. She was also accompanied by her son, Arhaan. The clip also showed Arjun taking care of Malaika. The two were also seen interacting with each other. Watch it here:

On Wednesday night too, Arjun Kapoor was seen helping a visibly grief-stricken Malaika as she exited her mother’s Bandra residence. He carefully escorted her to the car, where she was joined by her son, Arhaan Khan. Her sister, Amrita Arora, was also present to offer support.

Malaika Arora’s father, Anil Mehta, allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, September 11. His last rites were attended by several celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis. Malaika’s former husband Arbaaz Khan also attended the funeral to express his condolences to the family during this difficult time.

On Wednesday night, Malaika Arora also issued an official statement and sought for privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss, and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding, support, and respect,” the statement read.

Police officials are currently investigating Mehta’s death. 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 Mehta was not suffering from illness. He only had some knee pain. He had taken VRS from the Merchant Navy.