In an explosive revelation that lifts the lid on years of household pressure {and professional} rivalry, composer Amaal Mallik has opened up concerning the struggles his father, Daboo Malik, confronted throughout the music trade—allegedly by the hands of his personal brother, Anu Malik. From claims of profession sabotage and betrayal to deeply private admissions about melancholy and strained household ties, Amaal’s candid interview paints a uncooked and emotional portrait of ambition, legacy, and what it takes to rewrite a story constructed on years {of professional} harm.In a candid chat with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal opened up concerning the advanced relationship between his father Daboo Malik and uncle Anu Malik. Whereas describing them as inseparable “mad brothers” on a private degree, Amaal revealed a distinct story professionally. He claimed that Anu Malik’s jealousy usually turned intense, main him to sabotage Daboo Malik’s profession. In response to Amaal, Anu would undercut his father by providing to work on movies for minimal charges—and even at no cost—simply to show he was the superior composer within the household.The composer additional claimed that Anu Malik and even composer duo Sajid-Wajid performed a task in sabotaging his father Daboo Malik’s profession. He stated Daboo confronted betrayal from throughout the household and the music trade, which deeply affected him and have become the rationale Amaal was decided to succeed.He additionally revealed that filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt had nearly finalised Daboo Malik for the music of Homicide, however Anu Malik allegedly stepped in and took over the undertaking—one in all many cases, in accordance with Amaal, the place his father’s work was undercut. These repeated skilled setbacks deeply affected Daboo, pushing him into melancholy between the ages of 32 and 45. Amaal, who witnessed this as a baby, stated it grew to become his driving drive to achieve music. He shared that regardless of engaged on over 70 movies, Daboo was by no means given due credit score and was usually referred to merely as “Anu Malik’s brother.” Amaal added that his mission has at all times been to alter that narrative, so that folks as a substitute recognise Anu because the uncle of Armaan and Amaal Mallik.Amaal additional alleged that Anu Malik didn’t simply intrude in his father Daboo Malik’s profession however has tried to undercut his work too. He claimed that Anu usually inserts himself into initiatives Amaal is related to, even after public bulletins. Regardless of this, Amaal acknowledged that Anu has proven him respect and praised his achievements. The tough historical past between Anu and Daboo deeply influenced Amaal’s personal method to household ties—main him and his brother, singer Armaan Malik, to make a aware determination to by no means turn out to be skilled rivals.Opening up about his equation with Anu Malik, he revealed that whereas he stays respectful in public settings, their relationship is strained as a consequence of previous skilled conflicts. He admitted he shares no private bond with Anu’s household and hasn’t met them in years, even selecting to skip social gatherings. Although Anu Malik did attend Armaan’s marriage ceremony, Amaal clarified that their dynamic is extra of an expert rivalry than a private one.The composer additionally addressed the sexual harassment allegations made in opposition to Anu Malik in the course of the MeToo motion. He acknowledged that he selected to not communicate up or help Anu on the time, as he doesn’t contemplate him household and was deeply embarrassed by the accusations. Emphasizing that they by no means shared a private bond, Amaal stated he believes there may very well be some reality to the claims, mentioning that a number of girls coming ahead seemingly signifies extra than simply coincidence.Mallik recalled a second when his father requested if he feared being named within the MeToo motion. He assured him there was no cause to fret, stating he may by no means be the sort of one who calls for bodily favours in trade for work. Amaal added that each feminine artist he has collaborated with has at all times felt protected round him.