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Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Called me and said she is getting married': Amaal Mallik says he refused to elope with ex after her parents rejected him, father Daboo responds; expert on validation in love
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life, one that involved heartbreak, and a difficult choice between love and self-respect. Speaking with Siddharth Kannan, the 33-year-old recalled his relationship that lasted from 2014 to 2019, and how it came to an end when his partner's family disapproved of his religion and his career in the film industry. 'We were in a relationship from 2014 to 2019. But her parents were against my religion and career. They didn't want to associate their daughter with anyone from this industry,' he said. The breakup, Amaal said, happened just before a performance, when he received a life-altering phone call. 'I was about to perform a gig when she called me and said she is getting married, but she would elope if I came to her. But, I guess the SRK from DDLJ in me woke up and said, 'No, if your parents can't accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'' After this went viral online, his father Daboo Malik responded with a moving comment, 'Son … remember your father is always there… I know your pain and I love you to eternity… There can be none like you…' Earlier this year, Amaal made headlines after announcing that he was clinically depressed and had decided to cut off personal ties with his family, including his parents and brother, singer Armaan Malik, through a post on Instagram. Sonal Khangarot, a licensed rehabilitation counsellor and psychotherapist, tells 'As a psychologist, I see this commonly: individuals deeply in love yet emotionally torn when their bond clashes with familial or societal expectations. The pressure to conform can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, guilt, and even identity confusion. When love is seen as rebellion, individuals may feel forced to choose between their emotional truth and the approval of those they were raised to respect.' In many cases, she adds, the relationship doesn't survive — not due to lack of love, but due to cultural roadblocks. The emotional toll is profound: grief, isolation, and unresolved anger. Navigating this requires compassion, clarity, and often, therapeutic support. In India, where collectivist values dominate, the cost of defying tradition can be heavy, yet denying personal authenticity comes with its lasting psychological consequences. Khangarot says, 'I often see how vital belongingness and interpersonal validation are to emotional well-being. In collectivist cultures like India, acceptance by a partner's family isn't just symbolic — it affirms one's worth and strengthens relational security. Choosing not to elope, as Amaal Mallik did, reflects a desire for relational legitimacy — being seen, respected, and integrated into the partner's social world. Rejection from a partner's family can trigger feelings of inadequacy, shame, and attachment insecurity. On the other hand, familial approval provides a sense of social anchoring, reinforcing the relationship's stability and the individual's identity within a shared cultural framework.'
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amaal Mallik states he didn't speak 'against a community' in podcast, apologises: ‘I'm being subjected to mudslinging'
Music director-singer Amaal Mallik has issued a clarification over his statements in a recent podcast. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Amaal said that he "spoke about my choices as an individual" and not "against a community". However, Amaal apologised to his fans who "felt bad about certain comments". Amaal Mallik made his debut as a music composer with Jai Ho. Amaal Mallik issues a clarification over his recent statements Amaal said that he has a secular mindset and goes wherever he finds peace. "For every one coming up with lovely articles & headlines about how I have spoken against a community you all are completely wrong (unamused face emoji). I born to a Muslim father & a Hindu mother. It's a secular mindset that I go wherever I find peace, whether it's a mosque a mandir or a church," he tweeted. Amaal talks about being an Indian first He also said that all of us are Indians first. "I don't think some people understand that we are all Indians first before we wear any religious or spiritual badge…To all my fellow Indians that felt bad about certain comments I'm sorry for that, but I come from a simple understanding of life. Just remember - 'Ramzan' mein RAM and 'Diwali' mein ALI hai," Amaal wrote. Amaal said he is facing criticism Amaal said that he is facing "a lot of mudslinging". "So don't let the news blindside you and overlook my actual conversation and sentiments. I am being subjected to a lot of mudslinging and by using my statements from a podcast, idiots on the internet want to create communal disharmony. Don't fall for it (halo face emoji). Love to all (red heart emoji)," concluded his post. What Amaal had said recently Recently, speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal had said that when he was working on Kabir Singh, it was a tough phase of his life. He opened up about his relationship which "didn't culminate into anything". Calling it a beautiful relationship, Amaal had added that it was between 2014 till 2018-2019. He added that she got married to another person. He had said, 'It was such a pure and beautiful relationship. We both knew maybe it will never culminate into anything because there were lot of rigid, religious and understanding factors from the girl's side and her parents. And someone in Bollywood, musician, they just didn't want to have that for their kid." "There was this gig I was about to perform, when she called me and said, 'I'm just going to get married, but you come through now I'll not get married'," he had added. However, he refused, saying that her parents don't respect or support his career and family.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amaal Mallik clarifies he did not speak against any religion as he shared girlfriend broke-up with him because he's a Muslim: ‘It's a secular mindset'
Amaal Mallik recently revealed that he was in a relationship with a girl for many years but they broke up because her family had an issue with his religion and his music career both. He had said, 'I was in a relationship for around five years. she called me and told me she was getting married. She said, 'If you come now, I'll elope with you.' But I told her, 'If your parents can't accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'" He had further said in this interview with Siddharth Kannan, 'People think I'm a Muslim, but my father (Daboo Malik) is a Muslim and my mother is a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu." He revealed that his girlfriend was a Jaat and their break-up was a harsh time for him. He had also said, 'There's no 'I' of Islam in me. I don't follow the religion to the T. I am the least religious guy. I believe in Karma. We neutrally respect every religion. " However, Amaal has now clarified his stance as his statements are being misunderstood. He took to his social media and wrote, 'For every one coming up with lovely articles & headlines about how I have spoken against a community you all are completely wrong 😒 I spoke about my choices as an individual born to a Muslim father & a Hindu mother. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo It's a secular mindset that I go wherever I find peace, whether it's a mosque a mandir or a church. ' He added, 'I don't think some people understand that we are all Indians first before we wear any religious or spiritual badge…To all my fellow Indians that felt bad about certain comments I'm sorry for that, but I come from a simple understanding of life. Just remember - 'Ramzan' mein RAM and 'Diwali' mein ALI hai. So don't let the news blindside you and overlook my actual conversation and sentiments.I am being subjected to a lot of mudslinging and by using my statements from a podcast, idiots on the internet want to create communal disharmony. Don't fall for it 😇 Love to all ♥️
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amaal Mallik says his mother saw poverty after father Daboo Malik's failed career: ‘She was down to last ₹500'
Music composer Amaal Mallik grabbed headlines when he broke ties with his family and announced it on social media. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal talked about his parents' financial condition. He recalled how his father Daboo Malik's failure in the music industry led him to be a composer. Amaal Mallik talks about his parents facing poverty. Amaal Mallik on parents' financial struggle Amaal recalled how her mother navigated the financial struggles and said, "My mother saw a lot of bad times and poverty because nothing worked out for my dad in the industry. She would guide us to do music, but never as a profession. She has seen the worst; she was down to the last ₹500. Mere liye aisa tha ki main ek 10 saal ka baccha yeh witness kar raha hun ki ek couple crumble ho raha hai. Inki jagah nahi bann rahi industry (For me, it was like being a 10-year-old child witnessing a couple fall apart. They weren't able to find their place in the industry), and those things added fuel to the fire that I really want to be a music composer just for my father. Otherwise, I wanted to be a cricketer." Amaal revealed that his mother often considered him 'foolish' for his approach to spending on music. He admitted to consistently exceeding budgets for his songs—if he received ₹20 lakh, he would end up spending ₹25 lakh; for a ₹30 lakh budget, he would push it to ₹35 lakh, often adding ₹5 lakh from his own pocket. According to Amaal, his mother didn't understand the reasoning behind such decisions and was uncomfortable with the fact that he wouldn't save money. He revealed that though his father knows everything about his money spending, he often tend to hide his dinner bills from his mother if they exceed a certain limit. Amaal further claimed that a lot of big producers won't clear almost 40 per cent of his payment, adding, 'I am owed around ₹25 lakh in total, but it doesn't matter because God has been kind, and you can make this in one night and one performance.' About Amaal Mallik Amaal made his debut as a music composer with Salman Khan's film Jai Ho. He went on to compose music in films like Khoobsurat, Baaghi, Golmaal Again, Kabir Singh and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, among others.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amaal Mallik recalls creating 6 songs for Kabir Singh and only one making it to final film: 'Sandeep Reddy Vanga fought for me... There was heavy politics'
Amaal Mallik revealed he was initially slated to compose the entire 'Kabir Singh' album but was reduced to one song due to industry politics, despite creating six tracks. This professional setback coincided with a painful breakup after a five-year relationship, where his girlfriend's parents disapproved of his background, adding to an emotionally challenging period for the composer. Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik recently got candid about his personal and professional journey, touching upon his bond with brother Armaan Mallik, a painful breakup, and the harsh realities of music industry politics. In a surprising revelation, Amaal shared that he was originally set to compose the entire Kabir Singh album—six songs in total—alongside director Sandeep Reddy Vanga . However, despite being initially locked in for the full soundtrack, he ended up contributing just one song to the hit film. He told in an interview with Siddharth Kanan that he had composed six songs for Kabir Singh in just 20 minutes during a creative session with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, due to intense industry politics, only one of his tracks was retained in the final album. 'I was reduced to one song, and that too because Sandeep fought for me,' he shared, adding that the experience felt like a deep betrayal at a time when he was already heartbroken. 'It hit me hard,' Amaal admitted. He also opened up about the personal heartbreak that coincided with his professional struggles. He revealed that his long-time girlfriend left him after four years and went on to marry someone else—allegedly due to his background. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Reflecting on that difficult period, Amaal said that working on Kabir Singh became one of his most emotionally challenging experiences, as he was already reeling from the pain of that breakup. Amaal further shared further details about the relationship, revealing they had been together for nearly five years, from 2014 to 2019. At one point, the girl was even willing to elope with him, but he chose not to take that path. He explained that her parents disapproved of both his religion and his profession in the entertainment industry. Recalling the emotional moment, Amaal said he was about to go on stage for a performance when she called to say she was getting married—but offered to run away with him if he came for her. He declined, saying, 'I guess the SRK from DDLJ in me woke up. I told her, 'If your parents can't accept my religion or respect my career, I wish you the best.''
