Andhra Pradesh chainsaw attack: Amaal Mallik says cinema alone can’t be blamed for violence, ‘look at songs too’
Amaal Mallik has offered up two of his own chartbusters, Kar Gayi Chull and Rom Rom Romantic , as evidence in the growing argument over whether Indian cinema is fuelling real-world violence. The singer-composer says that if films are going to be blamed, songs deserve the same scrutiny, and his own catalogue is no exception. Songs, not just scenes In a detailed post on X, Amaal questioned why the…
Amaal Mallik has called for a balanced discussion on the role of Indian cinema in promoting violence, saying that songs should also be held accountable. The singer-composer listed several songs, including his own chartbusters, as evidence that songs can be just as harmful as movies. Amaal questioned why films like Kar Gayi Chull and Rom Rom Romantic are targeted while songs like Beedi Jalaile, Pink Lips, Chikni Chameli and Munni Badnaam are celebrated.
He also pointed out that songs from YouTube and Instagram, especially from north India, glorify murder, aggression and women as "items." Despite the controversy, Amaal clarified that he does not excuse the chainsaw attack in Andhra Pradesh, which injured a 15-year-old. He emphasized that a person's actions are influenced by multiple factors, including family values, upbringing, the political climate, and their own psychological state.
Amaal urged viewers to distinguish between fiction and reality, and to realize that films can only influence, not dictate, behavior. He reiterated that cinema should not be singled out as the sole cause of violent incidents.
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