In a recent interview, Amaal Mallik has made startling revelations about the professional rivalry between his father, Daboo Malik, and his uncle, Anu Malik, alleging that Anu Malik sabotaged Daboo Malik's career out of jealousy. Amaal claims that Anu Malik's actions significantly contributed to Daboo Malik's depression and lack of recognition in the music industry.
Amaal stated that Anu Malik was overly competitive and wanted to be known as the best composer in the family. To that end, he would allegedly undercut Daboo Malik by offering to work for free or at a lower cost, thereby snatching projects from his father. Amaal recounted specific instances, such as when Anu Malik allegedly stole the music contract for the film "Murder" from Daboo Malik, which was a major blow to his father's career. These betrayals led Daboo Malik to grapple with depression from the age of 32 to 45.
Amaal also revealed that the sabotage wasn't limited to Anu Malik alone. He alleged that even the composer duo Sajid-Wajid played a role in undermining his father's career. He described a scenario where Daboo Malik was betrayed by his own family and friends within the music industry, leaving him too naive to fight back. Despite working on over 70 films, Daboo Malik was often only recognized as "Anu Malik's brother," a narrative Amaal has been determined to change. Amaal's goal is for people to recognize Anu Malik as the uncle of Armaan and Amaal Mallik.
Addressing his relationship with Anu Malik, Amaal admitted that while he maintains a respectful demeanor in public, their relationship is strained due to past professional conflicts. He clarified that he doesn't share a personal bond with Anu Malik's family and has not seen them in years, even avoiding social gatherings. Amaal stated that their dynamic is more of a professional rivalry.
Amaal also commented on the sexual harassment allegations against Anu Malik during the MeToo movement. He stated that he did not support Anu Malik at the time, as he doesn't consider him family and was embarrassed by the accusations. Amaal expressed his belief that there must be some truth to the allegations, given the number of women who have come forward. He emphasized his commitment to ethical conduct in the industry.
Amaal's revelations shed light on the intense competition and alleged betrayals within the Bollywood music industry, particularly within his own family. His determination to seek "revenge with his music" fueled his ambition and success. Amaal Mallik is an established music director, composer, singer, and lyricist in the Indian music industry. He debuted as a composer in 2014 with songs for the film 'Jai Ho'. He has composed popular songs for many films, including "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story".
In related news from March 2025, Amaal had posted on social media about cutting ties with his family, including his brother Armaan Malik, citing clinical depression due to family disputes. He later deleted the post and requested privacy. Amaal clarified that the issues would not affect his relationship with his brother, Armaan Malik. Their father, Daboo Malik, responded with an emotional post expressing his love for his sons.
