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Amaal Mallik says Daboo Malik stayed silent for 15 years over song‑credit dispute
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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Composer Amaal Mallik revealed that his father, Daboo Malik, remained silent for 15 years while confronting a song‑credit issue, as reported by Mid‑Day.
Veteran composer Amaal Mallik opened up about a long‑standing credit dispute involving his father, music director Daboo Malik. According to Mallik, Daboo chose not to comment publicly for fifteen years while the issue lingered within the industry. The silence, Mallik said, was a deliberate decision to avoid escalating the matter.
Mallik explained that the dispute centered on the attribution of a particular song, with differing claims about who contributed to its composition and arrangement. Over the years, various parties raised concerns, but Daboo Malik refrained from engaging in public debates or legal actions.
In a recent interview with Mid‑Day, Mallik expressed both respect for his father's restraint and frustration at the prolonged uncertainty. He emphasized that the episode underscores the complexities of credit allocation in Bollywood’s collaborative music environment.
The composer hopes that the matter will finally be resolved, allowing creators to receive appropriate recognition without prolonged silence. The discussion highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring transparent credit practices across the Indian entertainment industry.
Mallik explained that the dispute centered on the attribution of a particular song, with differing claims about who contributed to its composition and arrangement. Over the years, various parties raised concerns, but Daboo Malik refrained from engaging in public debates or legal actions.
In a recent interview with Mid‑Day, Mallik expressed both respect for his father's restraint and frustration at the prolonged uncertainty. He emphasized that the episode underscores the complexities of credit allocation in Bollywood’s collaborative music environment.
The composer hopes that the matter will finally be resolved, allowing creators to receive appropriate recognition without prolonged silence. The discussion highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring transparent credit practices across the Indian entertainment industry.