Kareena Kapoor, accompanied by Saif Ali Khan, visited the residence of Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora’s father following his passing on Wednesday. According to a report by India Today, Kareena cancelled her scheduled promotional event in Mumbai on Thursday in light of the untimely death of Anil Mehta, the father of her close friends Amrita and Malaika.

Kareena Kapoor postpones Mumbai event

Kareena was initially set to attend an event at Lido Cinemas on Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai on September 12 as a special guest. However, the event has now been postponed.

Kareena’s relationship with the Arora sisters

Kareena has been close friends with Malaika and Amrita for many years and is frequently seen with them at social gatherings. Along with her sister, Karisma Kapoor, the four are known as one of Bollywood’s most famous friendship groups. Following Anil Mehta’s death, both Kareena and Karisma quickly arrived to support Malaika and Amrita.

Kareena visited the Arora family home in Bandra on Wednesday afternoon and stayed with them throughout the day, leaving late in the evening. Kareena, Karisma, Amrita, Malaika, actor Arjun Kapoor, and Malaika’s son Arhaan Khan were all photographed leaving Anil Mehta’s residence in separate vehicles. At the time of her father’s passing, Malaika was in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai upon receiving the news.

Details of Anil Mehta’s death

Earlier on Wednesday, Mumbai police stated that Malaika’s father’s death “prima facie” appeared to be suicide, and all aspects of the case were under investigation. DCP Crime Branch Raj Tilak Roshan informed the media that the body had been sent for post-mortem, and police and forensic teams were conducting a thorough investigation.

Kareena Kapoor often speaks candidly about both her professional and personal life. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar India, she opened up about balancing her career with family life. Kareena discussed embracing her sons Taimur and Jehangir’s love for sports and reflected on her relationship with her husband, Saif Ali Khan.

Kareena Kapoor on being a ‘boy mom’
Talking about her role as a ‘boy mom,’ Kareena shared, “With my boys, football and cricket have become the main focus. I now know more about footballers like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane than I do about actors! Being a ‘boy mom’ has definitely changed my interests. I’ve fully embraced their passions, and it’s been a joy to be part of their world.”

She also spoke about her bond with Saif, saying, “Saif (Ali Khan) is always full of fun, even though he may come across as serious. We both love our work, but we also enjoy having fun together. We share a love for travel and adventure. I think I’ve brought spontaneity and joy into his life, and our time together is filled with our mutual passion for exploration.”

Kareena and Saif got married on October 16, 2012. They welcomed their first son, Taimur, on December 20, 2016, and their second son, Jehangir, was born on February 21, 2024.

Kareena Kapoor’s upcoming projects
Kareena’s next appearance will be in The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta. The film also stars Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen, and is written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. A mystery-thriller, it is co-produced by Kareena, Ekta Kapoor, and Shobha Kapoor and is set to release in cinemas on September 13, 2024. Kareena will also feature in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, releasing on Diwali 2024, alongside Ajay Devgn in the titular role. The cast includes Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar, and others.

Toronto: Canada’s study permit system is facing increased scrutiny after it was revealed that a Pakistani national, arrested on terrorism-related charges last week, had entered the country as an international student. This has led to concerns that international students are being unfairly blamed for the shortcomings of the immigration system.

Indian international students have gathered for an indefinite protest in Brampton, organized by the Naujawan Support Network. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, was arrested in Ormstown, Quebec, and faces terrorism charges in both Canada and the United States for allegedly planning attacks in New York City targeting the Jewish community. On Tuesday, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller, confirmed that Khan arrived in Canada on a study visa in May 2023.

This incident is expected to further fuel anti-immigration sentiment in Canada, especially as the country grapples with a shelter affordability crisis linked to the large influx of temporary residents, including students. Many of these students, currently on post-graduate work permits, are facing an increasingly uncertain future.

In response, an indefinite protest has been launched in Brampton, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), by the Naujawan Support Network. One of the lead organizers, Bikramjit Singh from Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district, stated that nearly 130,000 former international students are expected to see their work permits expire by the end of 2025, putting them at risk of deportation as pathways to permanent residency have become more limited.

Singh expressed frustration at the lack of support from Canadian politicians, attributing their inaction to rising anti-immigration sentiment. “Given the political climate, they’re not doing anything. Plus, we’re not voters,” said Singh, who arrived in Canada as a student in 2019.

The protest, which began last Friday, will continue until their demands are met, including the extension of work permits, the provision of post-graduate work permits for all international students, and a fair pathway to permanent residency.

Singh noted that some students, feeling desperate, are resorting to filing refugee claims, attempting illegal entry into the U.S., or entering into marriages to maintain their status in Canada.

The current protest contrasts with one held last year, when many former international students from India faced deportation after immigration consultants used forged documents to secure their study permits. That protest, which began in May and ended later in the summer, saw the Canadian government offer amnesty to those who had genuinely come to study, under pressure from MPs and political leaders who supported the demonstrators.

However, the situation has changed this year, with diminished public sympathy and a notable absence of political support. “The majority of society is against us, and politicians are staying away,” said Bikramjit Singh.