Amaal Mallik REVEALS Ex-Girlfriend Left Him Over His ‘Muslim Surname': 'I Was Judged...'

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12-07-2025

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Amaal Mallik reveals his ex left him over his Muslim identity and Bollywood background. He recalls heartbreak, religious prejudice, and being judged for his surname.
Amaal Mallik is no stranger to vulnerability. In a rare and deeply personal conversation with Siddharth Kannan, the singer-composer peeled back the layers of pain, heartbreak, and healing that have shaped his recent years — from a broken relationship marred by prejudice to a bitter industry experience during Kabir Singh.
'This is the first time I'm talking about my relationship in the open," Amaal shared, explaining that the heartbreak coincided with the time he was working on Kabir Singh, which ironically became one of his most emotionally raw creative phases. 'The girl I was in a relationship with at that point in time married someone else. I was about to perform a gig when she called and said she's getting married but would elope if I came to her."
Despite the plea, Amaal says he chose dignity over impulse. 'I guess the SRK from DDLJ in me woke up and said, 'No, if your parents can't accept my religion and respect my career, then I wish you the best.'"
Their relationship spanned from 2014 to 2019, but Amaal revealed that her parents were never on board — objecting to both his Muslim heritage and his connection to the film industry. 'They didn't want their daughter to be associated with someone from Bollywood. They were Jaats and said, 'You're from an Islamic background.' I was like, there's not even an 'I' of Islam in me."
Amaal, whose father is Muslim and mother is a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu, clarified that his family has always believed in spirituality over strict religious dogma. 'We go to Mt Mary when we feel empty. We believe in God but we don't fear God. There's no 'kattar' anything in us. In fact, their problem was more with the industry than religion."
What stung more, however, was the prejudice. 'To be judged based on my surname or the fact that I'm part of Bollywood — I knew then that these were not my kind of people. I need broad-minded people. I don't think our relationship would have worked in the long run."
Looking back, Amaal feels the heartbreak was a blessing in disguise. 'Now, I don't miss her. That chapter's long gone. I've been on dates since, but nothing's worked. My lifestyle is my problem. I do feel lonely at times, though."
The same period was also marked by professional disillusionment. Amaal recalled pouring his soul into Kabir Singh, composing six songs in just 20 minutes during a jam session with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. But only one song made it to the final cut.
'There was heavy politics. I was reduced to one song, and that too because Sandeep fought for me. Not that betrayals don't happen anymore — but back then, I was already heartbroken. It hit me hard."
Through it all, Amaal has emerged introspective but strong. A man seeking not applause, but peace. 'We neutrally respect every religion. I believe in karma. That's what guides me now."
First Published:
July 12, 2025, 17:25 IST
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