Malaika Arora leaves her father's house after a midnight prayer meeting; Kareena and Karisma are by her side | Watch

Malaika Arora is going through a difficult time following the tragic loss of her father Anil Mehta. His untimely death has devastated the Arora family. Mehta was found outside his house in Bandra, Mumbai, where he reportedly sustained multiple injuries. A post-mortem revealed that these injuries were the cause of death. In his final moments, he reportedly called his daughters Malaika and Amrita Arora before switching off his phone.

Despite this heartbreaking loss, Malaika's close friends Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor have shown unwavering support. The Kapoor sisters, known for their close friendship with Malaika and Amrita, were spotted visiting the Arora family in Bandra. Malaika's mother, Joyce Polycarp, hosted a prayer meeting at her house on September 13, which was attended by close family and friends.

Kareena Kapoor arrived at the prayer meeting in the building where Malaika's mother lives in a simple white outfit. Her elder sister, Karisma Kapoor, was also photographed by paparazzi as she entered the building, reflecting her continued support for her long-time friend in her time of grief.

Malaika, dressed in a white vest and matching pants, left her mother's residence after the prayer meet accompanied by her close friend Aditi Govitrikar. She too wore a face mask and kept a low profile during the somber moment. Malaika's ex-husband, actor Arbaaz Khan, arrived at the prayer meet later in the evening.

Sisters Kapoor and Arora have maintained a close bond over the years. They are often seen together on celebratory occasions but also stand by each other in difficult times. Kareena, Karisma, Malaika and Amrita have built a reputation as a tight group of friends and always support each other.

On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor's latest project, The Buckingham Murders, released on the same day as the prayer meet. Despite the film's release, Kareena has postponed promotional events to be by Malaika's side. Her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, also visited Joyce Polycarp's residence to offer his condolences.

The sudden death of Malaika's father sent shockwaves through the Bollywood community, with many expressing their condolences and support to the family.