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Music Director Daboo Malik Defends Son Amaal Mallik in ‘Yeh Awarapan’ Controversy
✍️ ANI News
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:42 PM
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Veteran composer Daboo Malik publicly backed his son Amaal Mallik as the latter faced criticism over the song ‘Yeh Awarapan’. The senior musician urged fans to judge the work on its merit, not on personal attacks.
Veteran Bollywood music director Daboo Malik stepped into the ongoing debate surrounding his son Amaal Mallik's recent track ‘Yeh Awarapan’. The song, released earlier this month, attracted a wave of criticism on social media, with some listeners questioning its lyrical content and musical arrangement.
In a brief statement to the press, Daboo Malik expressed confidence in his son's creative choices, saying that Amaal is a dedicated composer who respects the craft. He urged the public to assess the composition based on its artistic value rather than personal biases.
The senior composer also highlighted that controversies are common in the entertainment industry and that they should not deter emerging talent. He reaffirmed his support for Amaal, noting that the younger Malik has consistently delivered popular scores for several films.
Industry observers noted that the father‑son duo has collaborated on projects before, and Daboo's intervention may help calm the heated online discourse. No further comments were made regarding the specific grievances raised against the track.
The episode underscores the sensitivity surrounding lyrical content in contemporary Indian music and the role senior artists play in defending newer voices within the industry.
In a brief statement to the press, Daboo Malik expressed confidence in his son's creative choices, saying that Amaal is a dedicated composer who respects the craft. He urged the public to assess the composition based on its artistic value rather than personal biases.
The senior composer also highlighted that controversies are common in the entertainment industry and that they should not deter emerging talent. He reaffirmed his support for Amaal, noting that the younger Malik has consistently delivered popular scores for several films.
Industry observers noted that the father‑son duo has collaborated on projects before, and Daboo's intervention may help calm the heated online discourse. No further comments were made regarding the specific grievances raised against the track.
The episode underscores the sensitivity surrounding lyrical content in contemporary Indian music and the role senior artists play in defending newer voices within the industry.