Daboo Malik reveals Amaal Mallik became family’s support system at 15

Daboo Malik reveals Amaal Mallik became family’s support system at 15

It’s said that shouldering the responsibility of supporting a family at a young age can shape a person’s character in profound ways.

Recently there was a story about Veteran music composer Sardar Malik who had to take up odd jobs for survival after being neglected by his son.

Now, comes a news from Composer Daboo Malik who recalls a pivotal moment with his elder son, Amaal Mallik. In an interview he recalled that he is the first elder son to whom the father comes and says, son, I’ve lost. Which father does that to his 15-year-old innocent child? Daboo Malik comes home, hugs Amaal, and says, he can’t work beyond this. Will you do something)?

From the ages of 10 to 15, Amaal experienced what his father described as “a strong emotional upheaval.” As Daboo put it, “He’s seen his father fall and lose from when he was 10 to 15 years old. But nobody sees that.

Everybody sees his outburst and critical ways, but that’s his character now. He’s taken that decision.” Amaal began working at 16, fresh out of class 10, producing thousands of jingles and working as a programmer and arranger for major names, all while his younger brother was still in school. 

According to Daboo,
A son like that, who feels he’s earned everything with his blood and sweat, suddenly realises he’s getting sidelined and isn’t the hero of this household anymore… That his younger brother was becoming the hero instead would have a mental impact on Amaal every day. I think that’s a small mistake on part of the parents. But no one was doing it intentionally. We’ve to be very careful parents.”

News Edit KV Raman