<p>Actress Malaika Arora lost her stepfather, Anil Mehta, in September this year. Malaika’s father reportedly fell off his home’s balcony; however, the police declared it a suicide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malaika has previously spoken about how her stepfather’s death has affected her and her family. In a new statement, she has stated that resuming work has helped her balance her mental health.</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b988eabc-663a-4efd-96df-765d07951802}{127}" paraid="446276399" ><strong>Moving on, moving forward</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b988eabc-663a-4efd-96df-765d07951802}{207}" paraid="737927622" >Opening up about working after her father’s demise, Malaika said in a statement to the media, "We all need to keep moving forward... that's what my father would have wanted for me. I’m grateful for the time I took to process the loss. It wasn’t easy, but it's important to give ourselves space to heal. Coming back to work helps me stay focused, balance my mental health, and gives me the clarity to take care of my mother and family."&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{00986fc1-a794-40bf-b7b7-c0de57f258b3}{168}" paraid="55446772" ><strong>Death investigation</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Malaika has urged her fans and the media to give her family some privacy and space while an investigation into her stepfather’s death is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also had a lowkey birthday celebration as she turned 49, unlike the usual celebrations. As of now, she has taken a deep dive into her work to attain balance and get her mind off the grief.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{00986fc1-a794-40bf-b7b7-c0de57f258b3}{158}" paraid="554519225" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bandish-bandits-returns-to-ott-with-season-2-775876">Bandish Bandits returns to OTT with season 2</a></strong></p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6e1fb1d-8a51-4b38-9556-778141a3a0e3}{193}" paraid="2084272845" ><strong>Malaika's loss</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f6e1fb1d-8a51-4b38-9556-778141a3a0e3}{221}" paraid="1830715464" >Malika’s stepfather, Anil Mehta, passed away on September 11 in Mumbai. According to the police, he died by suicide at his Bandra residence. An investigation is currently underway regarding the same. Anil Mehta was laid to rest at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai later that week. Many members of the film&nbsp;fraternity also gathered to pay their respects.&nbsp;</p>


Actress Malaika Arora lost her stepfather, Anil Mehta, in September this year. Malaika’s father reportedly fell off his home’s balcony; however, the police declared it a suicide.

Actress Malaika Arora lost her stepfather, Anil Mehta, in September this year. Malaika’s father reportedly fell off his home’s balcony; however, the police declared it a suicide. Malaika has previously spoken about how her stepfather’s death has affected her and her family. In a new statement, she has stated that resuming work has helped her balance her mental health. Moving on, moving forward Opening up about working after her father’s demise, Malaika said in a statement to the media, "We all need to keep moving forward... that's what my father would have wanted for me. I’m grateful for the time I took to process the loss. It wasn’t easy, but it's important to give ourselves space to heal. Coming back to work helps me stay focused, balance my mental health, and gives me the clarity to take care of my mother and family." Death investigation Malaika has urged her fans and the media to give her family some privacy and space while an investigation into her stepfather’s death is underway. She also had a lowkey birthday celebration as she turned 49, unlike the usual celebrations. As of now, she has taken a deep dive into her work to attain balance and get her mind off the grief. Also read: Bandish Bandits returns to OTT with season 2 Malaika's loss Malika’s stepfather, Anil Mehta, passed away on September 11 in Mumbai. According to the police, he died by suicide at his Bandra residence. An investigation is currently underway regarding the same. Anil Mehta was laid to rest at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai later that week. Many members of the film fraternity also gathered to pay their respects.

‘It wasn’t easy’: Malaika Arora on losing her father, work and mental health

Sanjay Kapoor's NYE bash turns romantic as Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora walk in together

<p>Rumored couple <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/in-photos-arjun-kapoor-malaika-arora-return-to-mumbai-after-celebrating-her-birthday-in-italy-173304">Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor</a> are planning to tie the knot next year, reports have surfaced recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karan Johar had shared a video on Instagram where he is seen asking Malaika weather she is going all alone, to which she answered,''Let it be a burning question".</p>

<p>The filmmaker's video may have dropped&nbsp;a hint about a new beginning in her life when he asked her if it is a "stop" sign and then pulled her leg by asking<br />
"I believe you are starting something though!"</p>

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<p>The duo was recently seen vacationing in Italy, for Malaika's 45th birthday. The couple was also seen <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/let-it-be-a-burning-question-malaika-arora-khan-173422">holding hands</a> at the Milan airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malaika Arora (who was previously married to Salman Khan’s brother, Arbaaz) also walked hand-in-hand with Arjun on stage when he had come&nbsp;to India's Got Talent to promote his film 'Namaste England', before he danced with a contestant.</p>

<p>Malaika raised questions around her relationship with Arjun when the two were spotted attending the Lakme Fashion Week. They sat next to each other as Arjun came with sisters Janhvi and Khushi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malaika and Arbaaz got divorced in 2016 and he has been clicked on several occasions with new girlfriend&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/in-pics-arbaaz-khans-new-girlfriend-giorgia-andriani-ex-wife-malaika-arora-spotted-at-arpita-khans-ganesh-chaturthi-party-165532">Georgia Andriani</a>. It is said that Arbaaz and Georgia are pretty serious about seeing each other.&nbsp;</p>


Rumored couple Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor are planning to tie the knot next year, reports have surfaced recently. Karan Johar had shared a video on Instagram where he is seen asking Malaika weather she is going all alone, to which she answered,''Let it be a burning question".

Rumored couple Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor are planning to tie the knot next year, reports have surfaced recently. Karan Johar had shared a video on Instagram where he is seen asking Malaika weather she is going all alone, to which she answered,''Let it be a burning question". The filmmaker's video may have dropped a hint about a new beginning in her life when he asked her if it is a "stop" sign and then pulled her leg by asking "I believe you are starting something though!" View this post on Instagram IGT mornings!!! #toodles @malaikaarorakhanofficial @kirronkhermp A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Oct 25, 2018 at 11:53pm PDT × The duo was recently seen vacationing in Italy, for Malaika's 45th birthday. The couple was also seen holding hands at the Milan airport. Malaika Arora (who was previously married to Salman Khan’s brother, Arbaaz) also walked hand-in-hand with Arjun on stage when he had come to India's Got Talent to promote his film 'Namaste England', before he danced with a contestant. Malaika raised questions around her relationship with Arjun when the two were spotted attending the Lakme Fashion Week. They sat next to each other as Arjun came with sisters Janhvi and Khushi. Malaika and Arbaaz got divorced in 2016 and he has been clicked on several occasions with new girlfriend Georgia Andriani. It is said that Arbaaz and Georgia are pretty serious about seeing each other.

Has Malaika Arora 'started' something with Arjun Kapoor?

Looks like Malaika Arora (who was previously married to Salman Khan’s brother, Arbaaz) has no inhibitions being spotted with rumoured beau Arjun Kapoor as the two made a stylish dash at the Mumbai airport.

Looks like Malaika Arora (who was previously married to Salman Khan’s brother, Arbaaz) has no inhibitions being spotted with rumoured beau Arjun Kapoor as the two made a stylish dash at the Mumbai airport. The two were reportedly coming back from Italy, after having celebrated Malaika’s birthday. In a video posted by Karan Johar who co-hosts a TV show with Malaika asked her how she celebrated her birthday, to which she mentioned Italy and said that it was trippy and fun. When Karan asked Malaika if she travelled alone, she sidestepped the question and chose not to confirm or deny her involvement and travel with her rumoured beau. View this post on Instagram #Repost @karanjohar with @get_repost ・・・ And we are back with our IGT mornings!!! @kirronkhermp @malaikaarorakhanofficial #toodles A post shared by Malaika Arora Khan (@malaikaarorakhanofficial) on Oct 24, 2018 at 1:59am PDT × It was Malaika’s 45th birthday. In posts that have gone viral on Instagram, Malaika looks like a diva that she is. In one photo, Malaika indicated having a special someone with her on the trip as she captioned it: “We found LOVE in a hopeless place… He looks at me like nobody else does with...” and ended it with a red heart emoji. In another picture, she wrote, “Tugging at my heart strings… Sorry belt.” See the photos here: View this post on Instagram We found LOVE in a hopeless place...He looks at me like nobody does with...♥️ #Milano #withlove A post shared by Malaika Arora Khan (@malaikaarorakhanofficial) on Oct 21, 2018 at 12:05am PDT × View this post on Instagram Tugging at my heart strings ..... sorry belt 🤪 #Milano A post shared by Malaika Arora Khan (@malaikaarorakhanofficial) on Oct 22, 2018 at 7:48am PDT × Malaika raised questions around her relationship with Arjun when the two were spotted attending the Lakme Fashion Week. They sat next to each other as Arjun came with sisters Janhvi and Khushi. Apparently, Malaika is no longer keen on keeping her relationship with Arjun a secret. As per a report published in a daily: "Malaika is no longer keen to hide her proximity to Arjun. When she was with Arbaaz, the Khan family, especially Salman, made their disapproval very clear. But now that she has broken away from Arbaaz, she sees no reason to be coy about her closeness to Arjun. Besides, Arbaaz is also seeing someone else now." Malaika and Arbaaz got divorced in 2016 and he has been clicked on several occasions with new girlfriend Georgia Andriani. It is said that Arbaaz and Georgia are pretty serious about seeing each other.

In photos: Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora return to Mumbai after celebrating her birthday in Italy

<p>The Bandra family court on Thursday granted divorce to Bollywood actors Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan.<br />
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Malaika,&nbsp;43, and Arbaaz, 49, have been in the news ever since their separation last year.<br />
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The two actors, however, arrived together for Justin Bieber`s concert yesterday with their son Arhaan, looking comfortable with each other, ANI reported.</p>

<p>Malaika, who has acted in films such as &quot;Dabangg&quot;, &quot;Dil Se&quot; and &quot;Welcome&quot; married Arbaaz in 1998.</p>

<p>Arbaaz, the younger brother of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, has starred in films like &quot;Dabangg&quot;, &quot;Ready&quot; and &quot;Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya&quot;.</p>

<p>(WION with inputs from ANI)</p>

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Malaika and Arbaaz have been in the news ever since their separation last year

The Bandra family court on Thursday granted divorce to Bollywood actors Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan. Malaika, 43, and Arbaaz, 49, have been in the news ever since their separation last year. The two actors, however, arrived together for Justin Bieber`s concert yesterday with their son Arhaan, looking comfortable with each other, ANI reported. Malaika, who has acted in films such as "Dabangg", "Dil Se" and "Welcome" married Arbaaz in 1998. Arbaaz, the younger brother of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, has starred in films like "Dabangg", "Ready" and "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya". (WION with inputs from ANI)

Bollywood actors Malaika, Arbaaz Khan divorce after 17 years of marriage

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