Actress Malaika Arora says ‘2024 taught her to trust herself more’ than others

Malaika Arora recently opened up about the lessons she has learned in 2024, particularly the importance of trusting herself more following her separation from Arjun Kapoor. In a social media post, the actress reflected on the challenges and growth she has experienced over the past year. Malaika shared her agreement with a post stating that 2024 has been a year of self-discovery and empowerment, teaching her to lean into her own strength and trust her instincts. On Monday, Arora took to her Instagram and reshared a note reflecting on her 2024 journey. The note came just days after she responded to her ex, Arjun Kapoor’s public comment about being “single.”

The note read, “I don’t hate you, 2024, but you were a difficult year, full of challenges, changes, and learning. You showed me that life can change in the blink of an eye and taught me to trust myself more. But, above all, you made me understand that my health — whether physical, emotional, or mental — is what really matters. There are things I still can’t understand, but I believe that with time, I will understand the reasons and purposes of everything that happened.”

For those who may not know, Malaika Arora faced two significant life changes this year: the loss of her father, Anil Arora, and the end of her seven-year relationship with Arjun Kapoor. On September 11, Malaika’s father, Anil Arora, tragically passed away, reportedly by suicide, after jumping from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, Mumbai.

In contrast, during a public event around Diwali, Arjun Kapoor confirmed the rumours of his breakup with long-time girlfriend Malaika by stating, “I am single,” while promoting his film. The couple began dating in 2018, a year after Malaika’s divorce from Arbaaz Khan. Their relationship ended just before Malaika faced the loss of her stepfather. Despite the breakup, Arjun continued to offer his support to her during this challenging time.

Malaika Arora was named after the Swahili word malaika meaning “angel”. She was born in Thane, Maharashtra. Her mother, Joyce Polycarp, is a Malayali Christian, and her father, Anil Arora, was a Punjabi Hindu from the Indian border town of Fazilka who worked in the Indian Merchant Navy. Her parents divorced when she was 11 years old, and she moved to Chembur with her sister Amrita and mother, who raised them as a single mom. Her father shared a respectful relationship with the family.

She completed her secondary education at Swami Vivekanand School in Chembur. She is also an alumnus of the Holy Cross High School Thane, where she studied until ninth grade. She pursued her college education at Jai Hind College, Churchgate, but did not complete it on account of professional engagements. She lived in Borla Society, Chembur opposite Basant Talkies before starting her modelling career.

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