Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik has urged media outlets to refrain from sensationalising his personal struggles, following his emotional revelation about cutting ties with his family. Taking to his Instagram stories on Thursday evening (March 20), Amaal addressed the overwhelming response to his earlier post, where he spoke about feeling belittled and battling clinical depression due to family conflicts.
Amaal wrote in his latest statement, “Thank you for the love and support, it truly means a lot, but I would request the media portals to not harass my family… Please don’t sensationalise and give negative headlines to my vulnerability… It’s a request.
The Bol Do Na Zara composer further said that despite stepping away from his family, his bond with his younger brother, singer Armaan Malik, remains unaffected. “Nothing changes between us brothers, Armaan and I are one, and nothing can come between us. Love & Peace,” he added.
Amaal Mallik deletes previous post
This clarification comes just four hours after Amaal posted a deeply personal note announcing his decision to sever ties with his family, citing years of emotional turmoil. However, he has now deleted the original post, seemingly wanting to move forward without unnecessary media scrutiny.
While Amaal has now wished for privacy, his brother Armaan is yet to comment on the situation.
Amaal’s shocking allegations against family
Amaal accused his family of belittling him, holding him back, and creating a rift between him and Armaan, who is also a singer.
When Hindustan Times contacted Amaal’s mother Jyothi Malik about his allegations, she responded briefly, refusing to comment on the matter. “I don’t think you (media) need to be involved in all this. Whatever he has put is his choice. I am sorry. Thank you,” she said.
Meanwhile, in his long note, Amaal had revealed that the emotional toll of these experiences had led him to clinical depression. The music composer, who is the son of Daboo Malik and nephew of Anu Malik, further revealed that despite his dedication to his family, he was constantly ‘undermined and disrespected’.
He also blamed his parents for driving a wedge between him and his brother, stating, “The journey has been terrific for both of us, but the actions of my parents have been the reason we as brothers have gone too far from one another.”
In a heartbreaking revelation, Amaal disclosed that the stress and struggles within his family had taken a severe toll on his mental health. He wrote, “Today, I stand at a point where I have been robbed of my peace, drained emotionally, and maybe financially too, but that’s the least of my concerns. What really matters is that I am clinically depressed because of these happenings.”
Declaring his decision to ‘step away from his family’, he added, “From now on, my interactions with my family will be strictly professional. This isn’t a decision made in anger, but one born from the necessity to heal and reclaim my life. I refuse to let the past rob me of my future any longer.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Amaal has delivered chartbusters like Sooraj Dooba Hai, Bol Do Na Zara, Jab Tak, Kaun Tujhe, and Ami Je Tomar 3.0, among others.
