In a recent and tragic development, Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, has reportedly died by suicide.

The prayer meeting for her dear departed stepfather has begun

The Mumbai paparazzi caught a glimpse of his picture being taken to the house

Kareena Kapoor has been there for her bestfriends through this incredibly tough time

Karisma Kapoor was one of the first guests to arrive at the prayer meet

Amrita Arora's husband Shakeel Ladak arrived at his wife's parents' residence 

All the well-wishers of the Arora family are en route to pray of Anil Mehta

Tusshar Kapoor arrived at the prayer meet to honour Malaika Arora's stepfather

Ritesh Sidhwani arrived at Malaika Arora's stepfather's prayer meet

Shibani Dandekar looked sombre as she arrived at Malaika Arora's stepfather's prayer meet

Sohail Khan's ex-wife and FLOBW star Seema Sajdeh was spotted with her son at the prayer meet

Arbaaz Khan arrived to support his ex-wife Malaika Arora at her stepfather's prayer meet