Amaal Mallik hits back: ‘Music ka SRK hoon, gussa Salman Khan wala’

Dubai: In response to online backlash targeting his family, composer Amaal Mallik has issued a strong statement on X. The composer clarified that while criticism of his work was acceptable, disparaging comments about his family were not tolerated. Amaal explained that the song Main Hoon Hero Tera originated when his brother, singer Armaan Malik, created the original version.

This was later shown to actor-producer Salman Khan and director Nikkhil Advani. Amaal himself composed the melody, lyricist Kumaar penned the lyrics, and Armaan Malik originally sang the song, with Salman Khan adding his version later. In his X post, Amaal likened himself to actor Shah Rukh Khan in terms of music, but drew a distinction by stating that his anger was akin to that of Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.

The composer highlighted that the contributions of the composer, lyricist, and original singer often went unrecognized when the song was celebrated. Amaal affirmed that he had never denied Salman Khan's role in the song's success, acknowledging his importance. However, he questioned why the efforts of the creators were neglected in celebratory posts.

The composer also promised to publicly expose anyone targeting his family. He reaffirmed his support for his father, Daboo Malik, and other family members, stating he would continue to stand by them. Additionally, Amaal addressed his earlier remarks about his parents' separation, informing that the family had since reconciled. The recent dispute arose after a social media post by Salman Khan’s production house commemorating ten years of Main Hoon Hero Tera, which reportedly did not credit Amaal's involvement in the song.