Updated On: 11 September, 2024 11:35 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Malaika Arora`s father Anil passed away on Wednesday. His surname has fueled intrigue among social media users, who were surprised to find that it is Mehta and not Arora

Malaika Arora with mom Joyce, sister Amrita and father Anil
Bollywood star Malaika Arora shared a statement after her father Anil Kuldip Mehta’s demise on Wednesday. While earlier, media reports cited his name as Anil Arora, the actress’s official statement and the name of her father that she used has left the netizens confused.
Taking to her Instagram, Malaika shared a note in which she said that the family is still in shock, and requested privacy in these testing times. However, as soon as the actress put up the post, Internet users in the comments section wondered about the last name of her father.