‘Anu Malik sabotaged my father’s career, he was betrayed by his own family and…’ – Firstpost

Singer and composer Amaal Mallik has lashed out at uncle and veteran music director Anu Malik in an interview with Siddharth Kanan. And he has his reasons for doing so.

Amaal revealed, “Anu Malik was overly competitive with my father. He wanted to prove that he is the best composer from his family and often tried to sabotage my dad’s career. Every time my dad got a movie, he would go and snatch his work from the producers by offering to work for little money or even free.”

The singer added, “It was Anu Malik’s wrongdoings that made me want to prove myself. Not just Anu Malik, even Sajid-Wajid sabotaged my dad’s career. They would play games. My dad was betrayed by his own family and friends from the music industry. My dad was too naïve to fight back.”

On MeToo allegations against the Border composer

The singer was quoted saying, “I didn’t talk or support Anu Malik when he was accused during the MeToo movement. It was not my concern because I don’t consider him my family.”

Mallik added, “I was very embarrassed when he was accused of these things. We never had a relationship. But I think if so many people raised their voice against him, I believe there must be some truth to it. Why would people come and say it otherwise?”

“Once my dad asked me if I too will be dragged in this movement. I said, there is no chance. I can never be the person who will ask for physical favours in return of songs. All the girls worked with me have felt safe,” Amaal revealed furhter.