March 23, 2025: Veteran music composer Daboo Malik has responded to his son, singer-songwriter Amaal Mallik, after the latter made an emotional revelation about his struggles with depression and his strained relationships with family. Amaal took to Instagram in a now-deleted post where he opened up about feeling belittled by his parents and growing distant from his brother, singer Armaan Malik. In his heartfelt message, Amaal shared how, despite years of hard work and dedication, he often felt unappreciated by his own family.
Amaal’s post, which detailed the pain he has endured, revealed his feelings of being taken for granted despite contributing immensely to the music industry. “For years, I’ve been made to feel like I am less, despite spending days and nights toiling away to create a safe life for people,” Amaal shared in his post. He further expressed how his efforts were often questioned, and his own dreams were sacrificed for the sake of family and work.
In response, Daboo Malik, the renowned music composer and father of Amaal, took to his Instagram to express his love and support. He shared an endearing picture of him with Amaal, where the son is seen affectionately kissing his father’s cheek. Along with the picture, Daboo simply wrote, “I Love You.”
This heartfelt gesture from Daboo came after Amaal’s emotional revelation, showing that despite the strained family dynamics, love remains the binding force. The Malik family has always been known for its musical contributions, with Daboo Malik being a prominent figure in Bollywood music and Amaal and Armaan Malik continuing their own musical legacies.
Amaal Mallik, who made his debut as a composer in 2014 with Salman Khan’s Jai Ho, has since made a mark with his work in the music industry. His message on Instagram resonated with many of his fans who were moved by his vulnerability and openness about mental health struggles.