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Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘People can say…': Armaan Malik says his bond with brother Amaal is ‘solid' even after the latter stepped back from family; balancing mental health and boundaries
Armaan and Amaal Malik have long been admired for their deep musical synergy and brotherly bond. Known for their collaboration on several soulful tracks, the duo seemed inseparable — professionally and personally. But in March 2025, Amaal's emotional Instagram post left fans stunned. He shared that he had been diagnosed with clinical depression and was stepping back from personal ties with his family. In that same post, he wrote, 'From now on, my interactions with my family will be strictly professional. This isn't a decision made in anger but one born from the necessity to heal and reclaim my life.' He also acknowledged the impact this had on his relationship with his younger brother, writing, 'Yes, I have only myself to blame for my actions, but my self-worth has been diminished countless times by the actions of near and dear ones who stole pieces of my soul.' Though he later deleted the post and urged people not to harass his parents, fans continued to speculate about the brothers' bond. Armaan Malik finally broke his silence recently, reaffirming the strength of their connection. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he said, 'Our bond is and will always be the same,' adding, 'People can say what they want, but I know what I share with my brother. We're solid. It (BB) is composed by Amaal, and I've sung it. We're looking at releasing it in about a month,' revealing that the brothers are continuing their collaboration in music. Neha Parashar, clinical psychologist, Mindtalk, tells 'When a family member chooses to set boundaries for their mental well-being, it can be emotionally complex for everyone involved, especially siblings who may maintain close ties with the same family. In such cases, the most supportive thing a sibling can do is validate their loved one's need for space without trying to 'fix' the situation.' A post shared by ARMAAN MALIK (@armaanmalik) She adds that it's important for the sibling to recognise that love can exist alongside distance. Emotional neutrality and active listening become crucial, acknowledging the sibling's experience without immediately drawing comparisons or trying to mediate. Each person's relationship with family is unique, and honoring those individual journeys, even if they diverge, helps maintain mutual respect. Emotional reassurance is vital, Parashar says, especially during times of familial discord. Armaan's statement reflects something deeply protective, an affirmation that their bond is intact, even when the broader family dynamics are in flux. 'Such reassurance serves as an emotional anchor. It reinforces trust, counters feelings of isolation, and creates a safe psychological space within the relationship. In many cases, when external narratives or judgments threaten to define one's reality, this kind of unwavering loyalty becomes both grounding and healing,' states the expert. Parashar suggests, 'Families can protect themselves by setting internal ground rules, choosing not to respond to rumors, limiting social media exposure, and designating safe spaces for emotional expression. It also helps to have a united front rooted in empathy rather than defense, supporting the individual without needing to constantly clarify or justify their choices publicly. Therapy or family counselling can be instrumental during these times, not just for the individual, but for the entire support system. Healing often requires boundaries not just within the family, but also between the family and the outside world.'
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why did Amaal Mallik call himself, bro Armaan Malik, and their parents ‘Fantastic Four' after posting about cutting family ties? Find out
Musician Amaal Mallik made a shocking post on social media about breaking ties with his family in March 2025. He blamed his parents for the distance between him and his brother Armaan Malik. Now, Amaal has broken his silence about the post. He called himself, his brother, and their parents 'Fantastic Four.' In a recent interview with the Times of India, Amaal Mallik talked about his Instagram post and shared that he had been holding in his feelings for a long time. He described himself as someone who just kept going like a soldier. The singer revealed feeling a bit relieved after opening up. However, Amaal noted that netizens believed you shouldn't talk about your family. He added that sometimes even family members don't understand what you're going through because everyone is busy in their lives. Amaal continued, 'I think Armaan, me, mom, and dad, are like the fantastic four.' However, he admitted there might be things his brother is going through that he doesn't know about. He felt it was important to express his feelings, especially for his fans. Talking about how his parents felt about his post, Amaal said they understood it, and it actually brought the family closer. 'They were obviously a little hurt, but they understood that our son is going through so much and we don't get time to understand that sentiment,' he said. Amaal added that things became more beautiful after his post. He knew that some critics accused him of speaking badly about his family but he believes the experience made them stronger and happier. Earlier, in his post, Amaal Mallik said, 'The journey has been terrific for the both of us but the actions of my parents have been the reason we as brothers have gone too far from one another and all of this has made me step in for myself, as it has left a very deep scar across my heart.' He confirmed that he was stepping away from these personal ties and his interactions with his family will be 'strictly professional.' Later, he deleted the post.
News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Amaal Mallik Reacts To Post About Cutting Ties With Family: ‘Brought Us Closer'
Last Updated: Amaal Mallik said that his relationship with his brother Armaan Malik is precious to him. He shared that his parents were a little hurt by his post, but they understood it. In March, singer Amaal Mallik hit the headlines after he revealed his struggle with clinical depression, and growing estrangement from his family. He blamed his parents Daboo and Jyoti Malik for the distance with his brother Armaan Malik. Now, in a recent interview, Amaal Mallik addressed his post about cutting ties with his family, and shared that it has actually brought his family closer! He explained that while his parents were initially hurt by the post, they also understood that he is going through so much. Amaal also said that the post was not impulsive, but was a collection of emotions over the years. In an interview with The Times of India, Amaal reacted to the post and said that it had been something he had been keeping inside him for a long time, and that it was important to let it out. He further added that it helped him feel a little light, talking about it. 'My parents also understood it. It actually brought us closer as a family. They were obviously a little hurt, but they understood that our son is going through so much and we don't get time to understand that sentiment. But it's been much more precious and beautiful after that. I know there have been critics, saying that I have thrown your family under a bus and all, but I think my family got closer after that. We're stronger and happier about these discussions," he said. When asked whether the post was impulsive, he replied, 'It was not impulsive. It may have happened on an impulse, but it's a collection of emotions over the years. Not everyone wants to be in the limelight. There are things which we feel. The kind of love and support that I got from within my family, from my fans, and from people around me, made me feel that at least I am important enough to not give up on myself. That is what that post did for me. I was somewhere beginning to give up on myself. I don't want to do that." Amaal also shared that nothing can change his relationship with his brother Armaan Malik. 'My relationship with my brother is precious to the world and to us. Nothing can change that." What Amaal Mallik Said In His Post About Cutting Ties With His Family In March, Amaal shared a post on Instagram in which he revealed that he and his brother Armaan 'have gone too far from one another" due to the actions of his parents. The composer further spoke about how he faced constant belittlement and emotional distress at the hands of his own family. 'Through the last many years, they have left no opportunity to disturb my well-being & belittle all my friendships, my relationships, my mindset, my self-confidence. But I just kept marching on because I know I can, and I believe I'm unshakable," he stated. In the final part of his long note, Amaal, with a heavy heart, announced that he was stepping away from all the personal ties. He expressed, 'From now on, my interactions with my family will be strictly professional. This isn't a decision made in anger, but one born from the necessity to heal and reclaim my life." The post was later deleted. First Published:
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Armaan Malik BREAKS Silence On Bond With Brother Amaal Amid Family Rift: 'Nothing Can...'
Last Updated: Despite Amaal Mallik's family fallout, Armaan Malik says their bond is intact and unshakable. He also teases a new track composed by Amaal. Amaal Mallik recently sent shockwaves across social media when he revealed he had emotionally distanced himself from his family. While his post hinted at personal turmoil, one relationship remained unaffected and that's his bond with younger brother Armaan Malik. Amid speculation about a possible rift, Armaan has now spoken out, setting the record straight. In a recent interview with The Hindustan Times, the singer shared that nothing has changed between him and Amaal. 'Our bond is and will always be the same. I know my relationship with my brother and we are pretty tight. I am the kind of person who doesn't care about what people think or social media users think. All I care about is what my brother and I think, and we are pretty sorted. Nothing can ever change between us," he said, shutting down rumours of any strain. Reiterating his brother's words, Amaal had earlier assured fans via social media that, 'humare beech mein koi problem nahin hai." While he has deleted the original post where he spoke about the emotional strain within the family, his public comments on Armaan have been consistently positive. He also requested privacy as he navigates this challenging phase in his life. Armaan further shared that the duo is currently collaborating on a new song. 'I have sung a single that has been composed by Amaal. It's tentatively titled BB. It's a Hindi-Punjabi song that we plan to release in a month or so," he revealed. The brothers have had a successful history of musical collaborations. Their past projects include popular tracks like Buddhu Sa Mann, Ghar Se Nikalte Hi, Jaan Hai Meri, among others. First Published: May 14, 2025, 20:50 IST
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amaal Mallik on cutting ties with his parents, claims the decision brought them closer: ‘Parents wanted me to be like brother Armaan Mallik, had to express myself'
Singer Amaal Mallik has successfully flown under the radar for most of his career, until earlier this year when he decided to announce on social media that he was cutting ties with his family, which consists of his brother, singer Armaan Mallik, and parents composer Daboo Mallik and his mother, Jyoti Mallik. Since then the singer has been putting in work in the indie circuit, and he recently opened up about his decision to move away and highlighted why it was important for him to do so. While talking about his out-of-the-blue decision to TOI, the singer pointed out that this distance with his family has actually brought all of them together. He said he had been holding on to a lot of feelings for a long time, and needed to get them out. He said people are hesitant talking about their family and problems on social media, but he felt relieved after opening up to the world because sometimes you can be misunderstood even by the people who are the closest to you. ALSO READ: 'Ranveer Singh would work for 22 hours during Simmba because he was getting married, apologised to everyone when he was 2 minutes late,' recalls co-actor Amaal mentioned how he has always felt that his family was like one unit, but he still felt that his family weren't able to understand a lot of what he was going through and admitted that even he might have been a little aloof to their needs. He revealed how many of his fans wondered why he wasn't making more music or stepping away from his family. According to Amaal, his parents were also taken aback by the decision, but in hindsight, it turned out to be good for them, and brought them closer to each other. The singer also talked about people's tendency of keeping their parents on a pedestal, and said that one should realise that they are just humans and are as likely as anyone to make mistakes. Amaal posted this announcement back in March, and in the post, the singer called out his parent for certain actions which drove a wedge between him and his brother Armaan. He said, 'The journey has been terrific for the both of us, but the actions of my parents have been the reason we as brothers have gone too far from one another, and all of this has made me step in for myself, as it has left a very deep scar across my heart.' Just days after his estrangement from the family, Amaal was spotted in a picture posted by his brother of his registered marriage, where he could be seen posing alongside Armaan and his wife, Aashna Shroff.
