Fact Check: Did Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora Party With Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor After Their Father Anil Mehta’s Death? Know Truth Behind the Viral Pic

Social media, while a powerful platform for connection and information sharing, can also be a breeding ground for misinformation. Unfortunately, we've seen countless instances where celebrities have been unfairly targeted due to the rapid spread of false information. Today, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora have fallen victim to such a situation, being falsely accused of partying with their industry friends following the tragic passing of their father, Anil Mehta on September 11. The unfounded allegation has sparked unnecessary controversy and highlighted the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. Malaika Arora Issues Statement on Anil Mehta’s Passing; Fans Express Confusion Over Her Father’s Surname. 

The picture in question sees sisters Amrita and Malaika Arora chilling with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor at a restaurant. Umair Sandhu shared the photo on his X  (Twitter) and wrote, "Just after 5 days of her father’s death, #MalaikaArora & her sister enjoying “ GIRLS LUNCH 🥙 ” !!! In elite, we can say After Funeral Party 🎉! Shame on them specially #KareenaKapoorKhan who arranged all of this." However, not everything you see is the truth all the time. Malaika Arora Issues Statement on Anil Mehta’s Passing; Fans Express Confusion Over Her Father’s Surname.

Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora Party After Their Father's Death?

Well, we at LatestLY went to the crux of the story and found out the authenticity of the viral photo, which happens to be quite the opposite of what is claimed. 

Here's The Fact Check

The photograph shared by Umair Sandhu featuring Malaika and Amrita Arora partying is indeed real, but it's not a recent one. The image was actually posted by Malaika in 2021, capturing a "Chai, chaat n chat." with friends from Amrita's birthday bash. Therefore, the conclusion is that Malaika and Amrita Arora did not attend any parties following the tragic passing of their father on September 11.

Here's The OG Post Shared by Malaika Arora in 2021

Malaika Arora's Father's Tragic Demise

Anil Mehta, 62, tragically fell from the sixth floor of his residence at Ayesha Manor in Mumbai’s Bandra Almeida Park area on September 11. As per the autopsy report of Mehta, he died due to multiple injuries. For the unaware, Malaika's parents divorced when she was 11, leading her to move to Chembur with her mother and sister, Amrita. Her mother, Joyce Polycarp, is a Malayali Christian, while her father, originally from the Punjabi Hindu community in Fazilka, worked in the Indian Merchant Navy.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 18, 2024 03:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).