In a conversation on ‘Bigg Boss 19’, music composer Amaal Mallik shared intimate details about his personal life, including a past relationship that left a lasting impact on him.
Opening up to fellow contestant Farrhana, Amaal revealed how his love story faced resistance due to religious differences, putting immense strain on both him and his former girlfriend.
“She was literally sick, so weak… I sat with her for hours trying to explain that her parents weren’t agreeing,” Amaal recalled. The composer also spoke about the heartbreak of missing her wedding. “She told me, on stage and over the phone, ‘If you come, I won’t get married.’ I couldn’t go. It was complicated. I had to balance my career and respect for my parents,” he explained.
The emotional turmoil coincided with a crucial phase in his career. “When all this was happening, I was working on ‘Kabir Singh’. It felt like my life was playing out like a movie,” Amaal admitted.
He also opened up about 2020 being a particularly difficult year. After his relationship ended and his ex eventually married, Amaal faced depression and disagreements with his parents.
“It was tough, both personally and professionally. But I had responsibilities that I couldn’t ignore,” he said.
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Amaal’s journey in music began at a very young age. “I’ve been running my house since I was 15. My first work in films was as a background music assistant. Since then, I had to keep moving forward. No stopping,” he shared.
His father’s health and expectations served as both a challenge and motivation. “There was a point where all doors seemed closed for me… I felt I had to succeed before something happens to my dad,” he said.
Reflecting on his early experiences in the industry, Amaal recalled, “My dad left 20 films for me. I started as a big assistant at 15, and everything I learned, I learned on the go. We would ask him why we didn’t get invites for Filmfare or other big events. He’d say, ‘I’ve done 75 films, and still nobody called me.’ That gave me a certain anger, a drive to push myself further.”