Amaal Malik’s Muslim Background: A Barrier
In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal shared that he was in a relationship with the woman from 2014 to 2019. The singer stated, “Her parents didn’t want her to be in the film industry or involved with a musician. I loved her very much, but her parents never accepted me.” Amaal continued, “I was working on the song ‘Pehla Pyaar’ from Kabir Singh, and during that time, my breakup with my partner happened. It was the most difficult breakup for me. One day, she called me and said she was getting married, but if I came to take her, she would run away with me. But at that moment, the Shah Rukh Khan from DDLJ woke up inside me, and I said, No, if your parents can’t respect my religion and my profession, then I wish you all the best for your future.”
After this painful breakup, Amaal was undoubtedly devastated, but he tried to heal his wounds by immersing himself in his music. Amaal also clarified that people perceive him as Muslim because his father is Muslim. He stated, “My mother is a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu. When I feel empty inside, I go to Mount Mary Church in Bandra. My family is spiritual; we believe in God, but we are not afraid.”