Amaal Mallik is a prominent Indian music director, singer, and lyricist celebrated for his versatile contributions to the Bollywood music scene. He hails from a family deeply rooted in the Indian film industry’s musical legacy.

Wiki/Biography

Amaal Mallik was born on June 16, 1991 (age 32 as of 2023) in Mumbai, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and later pursued a B.Com from N.M. College, Mumbai. His musical training included Western classical, jazz, and rock music at Trinity College of Music under esteemed teachers like Benny, Xavier Fernandes, Tony Pinto, and Joy Bose. He also benefited from informal tutelage under his grandfather, Sardar Malik, a renowned figure in the industry. This diverse educational background has significantly shaped his musical style.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Girlfriend

Amaal comes from a family brimming with musical talent. His father, Daboo Malik, is a music composer, and his mother, Jyothi Malik, is a teacher. His younger brother, Armaan Malik, is a well-known singer. He is the grandson of veteran music director Sardar Malik and his grandmother is Kausar Jahan Malik. His uncles, Abu Malik and Anu Malik, are also prominent music composers. His extended family includes cousins Ada, Anmol (singer), Kasheesh, and Aadar Malik (actor/comedian).

Career

As A Music Composer

After completing his 10th standard, Amaal started assisting Amar Mohile, composing soundtracks for films like “Sarkar (2005)” and “Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007).” He collaborated with his father, arranging and producing music for films such as “Kisaan (2009),” contributing to a remix of “Mere Desh Ki Dharti” with Daler Mehndi. His debut as a music composer was in 2014, composing three tracks for the films “Jai Ho (2014)” and “Khoobsurat (2014).” He later sang “O Khuda” from the movie “Hero (2015).”

In Advertising And Television

Amaal’s talent extends beyond films. He has composed over 100 jingles for brands like Amul, Vodafone, Horlicks, and many more. His work in television includes the title track for Sony’s “Hongey Judaa Na Hum (2012-13)” and the background score for Life OK’s “26/12.”

Controversies

Amaal has been involved in a few public controversies. One notable incident involved a war of words concerning actors venturing into singing. Another involved criticism of Filmfare Awards’ selection process. A third controversy surrounded the remake of a song where his uncle, Anu Malik, expressed displeasure about lack of prior permission. Finally, rumors surrounding a perceived slight on his brother Armaan on a television show were addressed by Amaal.

Awards

Amaal Mallik’s talent has been recognized through several prestigious awards:

Favourite Things

• Food: Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Butter Naan
• Actor: Shah Rukh Khan, Sylvester Stallone, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan
• Actress: Preity Zinta, Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Chitrangada Singh
• Musician: Mohammed Rafi, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Rihanna, Michael Bublé, Coldplay, Justin Bieber
• Songs: ‘Hoshwalo Ko Khabar’ (Sarfarosh), ‘Fir Le Aya Dil’ (Barfi), ‘Abhi Mujhme Kahin’ (Agneepath), ‘Fix You’ (Coldplay)
• Colour: Black

Facts

From 2008 to 2011, Amaal assisted Pritam on numerous films. His first solo background score was for the sports film “Khwaabb.” He has a well-known crush on Preity Zinta. Amaal, Armaan, and their father collaborated for the first time on the song “Chale Aana” from “De De Pyaar De (2019).”

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