Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 23: Veteran music composer Daboo Malik has finally addressed the recent revelations made by his son, singer-songwriter Amaal Mallik, regarding his struggles with depression and strained family relationships.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Amaal opened up about feeling belittled by his parents and spoke about growing apart from his brother, singer Armaan Malik. The talented musician expressed his frustration over feeling unappreciated despite years of hard work, questioning his own family about his efforts. Amaal’s heartfelt post revealed the emotional pain he has endured over the years.
In response to the controversy, Daboo Malik took to his Instagram account on Saturday with a subtle yet powerful message. He shared an endearing photo of himself with Amaal, where the singer is seen affectionately kissing his father’s cheek. Along with the picture, Daboo wrote three simple but emotional words: “I Love You.”
Amaal, the elder son of Daboo Malik and nephew of famous singer Anu Malik, had previously opened up about the growing distance between him and his brother, Armaan. In his post, Amaal shared his distress over the years of being made to feel “less” despite his hard work, stating that he had sacrificed his own dreams to create a stable life for his family. He highlighted the emotional toll it took, as he expressed the pain of being criticized despite releasing over 126 songs in the past decade.
Amaal, who made his debut as a composer in 2014 with Salman Khan’s Jai Ho, has built a reputation for his musical talent. His revelations about family dynamics and his mental health struggles have struck a chord with many.