Overview
- On Day 1, the composer told Zeishan Quadri he posted about cutting ties after a very big argument with his mother during a period of clinical depression and a serious breakup.
- He described feeling an identity crisis, saying he made the songs yet felt unacknowledged, while stressing he holds no hard feelings toward his brother Armaan Malik.
- Armaan reacted by saying he was never in favor of the show choice, then shared a supportive note urging viewers to see the “real” Amaal and wishing him victory.
- Anu Malik refuted talk of a family feud, calling brothers Daboo and Abu his “jigar ke tukde” and nephews Amaal and Armaan his “jaan,” and framed perceived anger as a family trait rooted in affection.
- Earlier interviews featured Amaal alleging Anu tried to undercut his father Daboo Malik’s career, a claim Anu disputes as he emphasizes unity within the Malik family.