Singer Amaal Mallik accuses Anu Malik of ruining father Daboo Malik's career

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Amaal Mallik, the son of music director Daboo Malik, has made serious accusations against his uncle, Anu Malik, alleging that professional sabotage by Anu led to his father's depression. In a revealing interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal detailed the strained professional relationship between the two brothers, who are both prominent figures in the Indian music industry. Amaal claimed that while Daboo and Anu share a closely-knit personal bond, professional jealousy and competition often marred their professional interactions.advertisementAmaal recounted that Anu Malik was frequently competitive and undermined Daboo's career, often by securing contracts that Daboo was in line to receive, sometimes offering his services for free. According to Amaal, this competitive streak drove Anu to sabotage Daboo's career by snatching projects away, which contributed significantly to Daboo's personal struggles with depression. Amaal described witnessing his father's battles from a young age, which instilled a strong resolve in him to prove his own worth through music.Amaal further elaborated on the impact this rivalry had on his father, stating, "My dad dealt with depression from the age of 32 to 45. I noted all down in my soul. I was a kid. Things got imprinted." He expressed his desire to overcome the perception of his family merely as "Anu Malik's nephews" and aim to establish their own identity in the music industry.
Addressing the professional challenges faced by both his father and himself, Amaal noted that Anu's competitive nature was not restricted to his father alone. Amaal claimed, "Not just my father's work, but Anu Malik is behind my work as well." Despite the rivalry, Amaal acknowledged that Anu respects his musical achievements.The interview touched upon Amaal's resolve with his brother, Armaan Malik, to avoid similar professional rivalries. "Armaan and I decided to never become professional rivals," Amaal said, highlighting their determination to maintain a supportive relationship.While Amaal maintains public respect towards his uncle, he admitted that their personal relationship remains strained due to past wrongdoings. "I am respectful towards him when I see him in public. But after knowing his wrongdoings, I am not in good terms with him," he remarked.Amaal did not shy away from addressing the sexual harassment accusations against Anu Malik, stating, "I didn't talk or support Anu Malik when he was accused during the MeToo movement. It was not my concern because I don't consider him my family." Amaal expressed belief in the allegations against Anu, conveying his embarrassment over the situation.Reflecting on his own professional conduct, Amaal recounted a conversation with his father regarding the MeToo movement, asserting his personal integrity. "Once my dad asked me if I too will be dragged in this movement. I said, there is no chance. I can never be the person who will ask for physical favours in return of songs," Amaal stated, emphasising his commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.- EndsMust Watch