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When Malaika Arora spoke about her ‘tumultuous’ childhood, parents’ separation: Tough times teach you important lessons | Bollywood

2024-09-12 12:30:03

Television personality-model Malaika Arora often shares pictures with her mother Joyce, little is known about her father. She had once spoken about her childhood and what she learnt after her parents’ separation. In 2022, speaking with Grazia, Malaika said that she observed her mother “through a new and unique lens”. She had said she also learned “rock-steady work ethic” and process of becoming “fiercely independent”. 

Malaika Arora once spoke about the tough situation she faced in her childhood.(PTI)

When Malaika spoke about herself as a kid

Malaika had said, “I had a wonderful childhood, but it wasn’t easy. In fact, in retrospect, the word I would use to describe it is tumultuous. But tough times teach you important lessons too. My parents’ separation allowed me to observe my mother through a new and unique lens.”

“I learned a rock-steady work ethic and the value of getting up each morning to do whatever it takes to become fiercely independent. Those early lessons are the cornerstones of my life and professional journey. I am still fiercely independent; I value my freedom and live life on my terms. The world could be going crazy around me, but these fundamental attitudes imbibed during my formative years hold me in good stead,” she had added.

About Malaika’s family

Malaika was only 11 years old when her parents–mother Joyce Polycarp and late father Anil Arora separated. At that time, Malaika’s younger sister-actor Amrita Arora was six years old. The sisters moved with their mother, Joyce, from Thane to Chembur. They were raised by her after the divorce.

What happened to Malaika’s father?

As reported by the news agency PTI, Malaika’s father, died on Wednesday morning at 62 years old. A police official told PTI that Anil allegedly jumped off the sixth floor of a building in Bandra area. Police rushed to the spot and shifted him to a hospital, where he was declared dead before arrival.

The exact reason behind the incident was not yet known, the official said, adding an investigation was underway. A source told PTI, “It’s true that Malaika’s father passed away this morning. He has not committed suicide, it’s an accident. They all are shocked because he had no ailment or anything as such.” The police ‘panchnama’ will make things clear, the source said.

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