Amaal Mallik opens up about credit disputes, says dad Daboo Malik stayed silent for 15 years 'out of dignity, respect and consideration’: ‘He has come forward only because things went too far’
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Composer Amaal Mallik addresses long-standing credit disputes in the Indian music industry, revealing that his father Daboo Malik maintained silence for 15 years to preserve dignity and professionalism. The veteran musician has now publicly contested attribution issues, emphasizing that authorship and accountability represent core principles worth defending. Amaal clarifies his stance isn't about controversy-seeking but about establishing transparent credit standards in an industry often plagued by recognition disputes.
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Amaal Mallik opens up about credit disputes, says dad Daboo Malik stayed silent for 15 years 'out of dignity, respect and consideration’: ‘He has come forward only because things went too far’
Dear All, This is not about “controversy.” It is about due credit, authorship and accountability and my refusal to let those principles be ignored.To those questioning why I keep finding myself in “controversies”I have no need to do controversies to manufacture my identity.…
