Amaal Malik on music, friendship, and Bollywood- Exclusive

Amaal Malik recently celebrated a decade in the music industry, and in an exclusive interview with Mirchi Plus, he opened up about his journey and experiences in the music industry. He also spoke about the creative process and the changing landscape of Bollywood.

Talking about Akshay Kumar, Amaal revealed that one of his songs was initially chosen for Akshay Kumar's upcoming ‘Phir Hera Pheri,’ but unfortunately, it was later removed. Amaal shared that the last song they worked together on was "Tum Aaogey" from the movie Bell Bottom. Interestingly, Amaal noted that Akshay Kumar's recent movie’ songs are more towards song remixes.

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Amaal also praised Akshay's dedication to music, saying, "Akshay sir 100% mehnat karte hai apne music pe’ (Akshay sir puts in 100% effort into his music). Amaal appreciated Akshay's thorough involvement in the music-making and selection process.

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He further spoke about classic movies like "Dhamal," "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham," and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" and how the current state of Bollywood is no longer able to serve the same kind of movies and songs. He said, "Acha movie banate banate we are lost now."

Amaal also admired the South Indian film industry for their consistency in working with the same composers, music directors, and DOPs, which he feels is a key factor in their success. In contrast, Bollywood's fast-paced and ever-changing nature makes it challenging for artists to leave a long-lasting impact. Despite these challenges, Amaal's contributions to the music industry are unimaginable. Some of his hits include "Besabriyan," "Bol Do Na Zara," "Sab Tera," and "Sau Aasmaan," which are widely loved by his fans.

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