“A lot of people have that notion that it must have been easier for me because I had the Malik tag. But I don't feel it's right. With due respect to someone like Ankit Tiwari who leaves everything at home to come and make it big here without any backing, I agree I have an advantage.”

Indian music director, composer, and singer

Amaal Mallik is an Indian music director, composer, and singer working mainly in Hindi cinema. He made his film-composer debut with Jai Ho in 2014 and later came into wider notice through the 2015 song "Sooraj Dooba Hain". That song was a commercial success and helped establish him as a notable composer in Hindi films. In 2025, he took part in Bigg Boss 19 and finished as the fourth runner-up.