Amaal Mallik, known for his immense contribution as a music composer and as well as a singer has currently opened up about his struggles with mental health and his decision to step away from his family. In a detailed social media post, the musician revealed that he has been battling clinical depression and feels unvalued despite his contributions. He also spoke about how his relationship with his brother Armaan Malik has been affected due to their parents’ actions.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Amaal shared his emotions stating that he has reached a point where he can no longer stay silent. He expressed frustration over feeling undervalued, despite dedicating himself to his work and family. His long post read as “I’ve reached a point where I can no longer keep silent about the pain I’ve endured. For years, I’ve been made to feel like I’m less in spite of spending days and nights toiling away to make a safe life for my people. Cancelled every dream of mine to only find myself to be spoke down to and question what I’ve ever done. I have spent my blood, sweat & tears to create each of the 126 melodies that have released over the last decade.”
For more than a decade now Amaal Mallik has given many hits for the films like Hero, Jai Ho, Airlift, Sanam Re, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabi Singh and many more. As he further explained how he and Armaan worked hard to create their own identity in the music industry, instead of being recognized as the sons of musician Daboo Malik. However, he pointed out that their parents’ actions have driven a wedge between them as brothers.
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I made every dream on earth within an arm’s reach for them, so that they can stand tall in front of the world and keep their head held high. I along with my brother’s vocal prowess have changed the narrative of being called XYZ’s nephew or son to whoever we are today! The journey has been terrific for the both of us but the actions of my parents have been the reason we as brothers have gone too far from one another and all of this has made me step in for myself as it has left a very deep scar left across my heart.” He also mentioned how his well-being, relationships, and confidence have been negatively affected. Despite these challenges, he continued working, believing in his strength and ability to push through.
Amaal Mallik admitted that these experiences have taken a toll on his mental health, leading him to clinical depression. “But today I stand at a point where I have been robbed of my peace, drained emotionally & maybe financially too but that’s the least of my concerns. What really matters is that I am clinically depressed because of these happenings. Yes I have only myself to blame for my actions but my self-worth has been diminished countless times by actions of near and dear ones that stole pieces of my soul.” He also made it clear that he is choosing to distance himself from family matters to heal and rebuild his life.
“Today, with a heavy heart, I announce that I am stepping away from these personal ties. From now on, my interactions with my family will be strictly professional. This isn’t a decision made in anger, but one born from the necessity to heal and reclaim my life. I refuse to let the past rob me of my future any longer. I am committed to rebuilding my life, piece by piece, with honesty and strength.”
