New Delhi: Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has levelled a series of allegations against fellow musician Tanishk Bagchi in a strongly worded social media post. Without holding back, Amaal accused Bagchi of taking credit for songs, claimed he benefited from others’ work and questioned his conduct within the music industry. The remarks have sparked widespread discussion online, while Bagchi is yet to respond publicly to the claims.
Taking to X, Amaal shared a lengthy note targeting Tanishk Bagchi. Referring to him as “Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals”, Amaal wrote, “Ten years too late but I will show the world your aukaad.” He also urged Bagchi to stop using his old photographs in media coverage and accused him of spending money on “paid PR” instead.
In another part of the post, Amaal questioned Bagchi’s behaviour, writing, “Phir mujhe har saal call karke… mera bhai banne ka dhong kyu karta hai re tu… Such unmanly behaviour, man… Sheesh!”
Amaal further alleged that Tanishk Bagchi received credit for the title track of Saiyaara despite others being responsible for creating it. Naming Faheem Abdullah and Arsalan Nizami, he claimed they had remained silent out of respect and urged them to release #SaiyaanMere if they wished to reveal what had happened.
He also defended Yash Raj Films (YRF), calling it “the clearest, most legal and easiest production house to work with”, while alleging that Bagchi lacked gratitude towards the banner despite being associated with its upcoming projects.
Amaal went on to allege that several of Bagchi’s compositions were inspired by or copied from existing works. He also claimed that Bagchi’s version of #Saiyaara resembled #HumnawaMere, adding that singer Jubin Nautiyal had remained silent because he was associated with the same film.
The composer further alleged that Bagchi used his personal heartbreak to gain sympathy and professional opportunities, writing, “Bhai break up mera bhi hua hai… picture mein ghusne ki bheek nahi maangta main.”
Tanishk Bagchi has not publicly responded to Amaal Mallik’s allegations at the time of writing.
Amaal Mallik is an Indian composer, singer and music director who made his Bollywood debut with Jai Ho in 2014. He later delivered popular songs in films including Roy, Airlift and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. He is also composing the title track, Yeh Awarapan, for Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming film Awarapan 2.
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