Overview

• Salman Khan introduced Amaal Mallik as the 16th contestant during the Bigg Boss 19 premiere on August 24, where he performed and spoke on stage.
• On air, Mallik said he is single and revisited his March Instagram note acknowledging clinical depression.
• He told Salman that even his parents felt he should not have posted about his depression, adding that he wants viewers to see the real person behind his music.
• In pre-premiere remarks, he said he joined to clear misunderstandings, noted he has been mistaken for other celebrities, and recalled losing work after speaking about the industry.
• Coverage highlights his established film credits and musical lineage, with earlier teasers and a social-media hint from his father now validated by his official entry.