Renowned singer-composer Amaal Mallik recently bared his heart out as he revisited one of the most heartbreaking chapters of his life – a relationship that ended due to religious differences and societal pressure. The 33-year-old musician shared how the breakup shattered him, and the pain turned out to be a turning point in both his personal and emotional journey. After his moving revelation, Amaal’s father, veteran singer Daboo Malik, made a public response.
Amaal Mallik talks about his painful breakup that couldn’t survive prejudice
In a candid conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal Mallik opened up about his painful past, talking about a relationship that left him scarred. The musician revealed that he was in a committed relationship from 2017 to 2019, but things fell apart when his girlfriend’s father disapproved of him, citing his Muslim religion and his association with the Bollywood industry.
Amaal Mallik shared that his former girlfriend had to marry someone else because he didn’t want to marry her without her family’s approval. He recalled receiving a call from her, revealing she was getting married but was willing to elope if he came to her. In a dramatic yet firm decision, Amaal refused, as her parents never accepted his religion or respected his career in the industry. The musician recalled:
“We were in a relationship from 2014 to 2019. But her parents were against my religion and career. They didn’t want to associate their daughter with anyone from this industry. I was about to perform a gig when she called me and said she is getting married, but she would elope if I came to her. But, I guess the SRK from DDLJ in me woke up and said, ‘No, if your parents can’t accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'”
Father Daboo Malik’s heartfelt reaction to Amaal’s story
Days after the interview went viral online, SCREEN shared a post on Instagram, summarising Amaazl’s emotional story. Amid all the heartfelt comments left by netizens, one particular comment that grabbed everyone’s attention was made by the singer’s own father, Daboo Malik. The veteran singer left a comment that melted hearts. He wrote:
“Son … Remember Your Father is always there… I know your pain and I love you to eternity… There can be none like you…”
For the unversed, Amaal Mallik’s relationship with his parents has been strained lately, and amid all this, Daboo Malik’s emotional message is being widely shared across social media platforms and is viewed by many as a step toward reconciliation.
When Amaal cut ties with his family
In March 2025, Amaal made headlines after announcing on Instagram that he was clinically depressed and had decided to cut off personal ties with his family, including his parents and brother, singer Armaan Malik. The now-deleted post emphasised how his peace and emotional well-being had been affected by constant comparisons, expectations, and creative disagreements within the family. He also expressed frustration over being forced into professional decisions, saying his parents’ involvement in his career left him emotionally drained.
While Amaal Mallik continues to heal, his honest revelations, paired with his father’s heartfelt response, have left fans hopeful that it could be the beginning of an emotional reconciliation. What’s your take?
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