Was Malaika Arora’s Late Father Anil Mehta Her Biological Father Or Stepdad? Family History Explained

Malaika Arora’s father’s suicide case shocked the nation on September 11th. It was initially reported that her father, Anil Arora, had jumped to death from his residential building in Mumbai. However, Malaika later shared a post honoring her dad on Instagram and mentioned his name as ‘Anil Kuldip Mehta.’

This left fans scratching their heads as they wondered why Malaika Arora’s last name is Arora while her father’s surname is Mehta. At the same time, his birthdate showed that he was only 12 years older than Malaika, leaving people more confused. Well, here is some clarity about Malaika Arora’s parentage and family history.

Anil Mehta was Malaika’s Stepfather

Anil Mehta was not Malaika Arora‘s biological father. Instead, he was her stepfather. The actress’s mother, Joyce Polycarp, married twice in her life, and her husbands coincidentally shared the same first name. Her first husband, Anil Arora, was Malaika’s biological father. He was from a Punjabi background and worked in the merchant navy. Joyce Polycarp and Anil Arora separated when Malaika Arora was only 11, and her sister, Amrita, was 3. Joyce then moved to Borla Society in Chembur with her daughters and raised them alone.