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Music composer Daboo Malik defends son Amaal Malik over Awarapan 2 controversy
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:18 AM
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Veteran composer Daboo Malik publicly backed his son Amaal Malik, denying rumors and calling the negativity surrounding the Awarapan 2 project unfounded.
Veteran music director Daboo Malik stepped forward to defend his son, composer Amaal Malik, amid growing speculation about the upcoming sequel Awarapan 2. The senior composer said the controversy was being fuelled by unfounded negativity and that no credible evidence supported the rumors.
In a brief statement, Daboo Malik asserted that the criticism being circulated was deliberately spread to create a buzz around the film, which is still in its pre‑production phase. He emphasized that his son remains focused on delivering quality music for the project and urged the public to wait for official updates.
Awarapan 2, a sequel to the 2007 thriller, is expected to rely heavily on its soundtrack, with Amaal Malik slated as the music composer. The row has drawn attention from industry insiders, but no formal complaints or legal notices have been filed so far.
The elder Malik’s intervention reflects a broader trend of senior artists shielding younger talent from media speculation, underscoring the importance of separating hype from verified information in the entertainment sector.
In a brief statement, Daboo Malik asserted that the criticism being circulated was deliberately spread to create a buzz around the film, which is still in its pre‑production phase. He emphasized that his son remains focused on delivering quality music for the project and urged the public to wait for official updates.
Awarapan 2, a sequel to the 2007 thriller, is expected to rely heavily on its soundtrack, with Amaal Malik slated as the music composer. The row has drawn attention from industry insiders, but no formal complaints or legal notices have been filed so far.
The elder Malik’s intervention reflects a broader trend of senior artists shielding younger talent from media speculation, underscoring the importance of separating hype from verified information in the entertainment sector.