Amaal Mallik Accuses Industry Insiders of Blocking His Growth
MUMBAI, India — Music composer Amaal Mallik has accused a “mixed syndicate of egoistic humans” in the entertainment industry of lobbying against him and blocking his work in films.
Mallik shared the allegations in a long post on X, formerly Twitter, where he addressed his fans and spoke about what he described as years of hostility, difficult working conditions and professional exclusion.
“My Dear #AMAALIANS 2019 to 2026 The big boys in powerful positions have got me out of more than 60 odd projects. 20 films toh maine khud hi mana kar diye as it was beneath me to work in those setups.. The musician in me wouldn’t be able to respect himself. I still did my bit, and will always do my best to put music and shoot videos whenever possible for my fans, with or without the movies.. No regrets at all, it’s their loss. But somehow it becomes a loss to my listeners & fans, and I’m sorry for that but I need to make it clear to all of you,” he wrote.
Mallik said he has spent the past eight years trying to work sincerely while maintaining what he described as respectful terms and conditions. He said his willingness to speak openly about the industry and how it operates has created more problems for him, including threats directed at him and his family.
“There are some very powerful set of people that don’t want me to be part of their films or any film for a matter of fact, and it’s not just labels, it’s beyond that NOW, it’s a mixed syndicate of egoistic humans. I will not name them today but their time will come someday and the lord above will show them their place. All of them are playing award worthy politics for almost 8 years now and that’s why you hear less of my music in films,” he wrote.
Mallik said he does not want to be part of industry cliques, power groups or “petty groupism.”
“I can’t be part of a clout, a power setup, or be part of petty groupism. Even the NEPOTISM isn’t working. So mujhe maaf karo….. Mera indie music suno (So forgive me….. Listen to my indie music). If a film song comes great, if not then don’t fret,” he added.
Mallik said he would continue making music and videos for his fans, with or without film projects. (Source: IANS)
