The Melodic Hitmaker: Amaal Mallik Biography and Filmography!

A driving force in the modern Bollywood music scene, AmaalMallik has established himself as one of the youngest and most successful music directors, composers, and singers in the Indian film industry. Known for his versatility in blending soulful melodies with contemporary rhythms, his filmography is studded with chart-topping hits that have cemented his place as a youth favorite.

Amaal Mallik Biography: A Musical Lineage

Born on June 16, 1990 (some sources say 1991), in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Amaal Mallik hails from a prominent musical family. He is the elder son of music director Daboo Malik and the grandson of legendary composer Sardar Malik. His younger brother, Armaan Malik, is also a highly successful playback singer.

Amaal’s formal musical journey began early; he started learning music at the age of 8, developing a particular fondness for the piano. He received training in both Indian classical music from his grandfather and Western Classical, Jazz & Rock music from the Trinity College of Music.

His professional career began at the age of 15 when he started assisting music composer and background scorer Amar Mohile on films like Sarkar (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). He subsequently worked on arranging and producing music for his father and for renowned music directors like Pritam, Sandeep Chowta, and Salim–Sulaiman before launching his own composing career.

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Key Milestones in Amaal Mallik's Filmography

Amaal Mallik made his debut as a music composer in 2014, contributing three songs to the Salman Khan-starrer Jai Ho. His first major breakthrough came with the song "Sooraj Dooba Hain" from the film Roy (2015), which was a colossal commercial success.

His ability to deliver both romantic ballads and upbeat party anthems quickly made him a sought-after name. The year 2016 marked a significant period when he became the solo composer for the entire soundtrack of the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, delivering iconic songs like "Kaun Tujhe" and "Besabriyaan."

Notable Composing Credits

Year	Film Title	Key Songs/Contribution	Notes
2014	Jai Ho	Composer (3 songs)	Bollywood debut as a composer.
2015	Roy	"Sooraj Dooba Hain"	Major chartbuster.
2016	Airlift	"Soch Na Sake"	Popular romantic ballad.
2016	Kapoor & Sons	"Kar Gayi Chull," "Buddhu Sa Mann"	Showcased versatility across genres.
2016	M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story	Complete soundtrack (Solo Composer)	Critically and commercially successful.
2017	Badrinath Ki Dulhania	"Aashiq Surrender Hua"	Hit songs in a successful soundtrack.
2019	Kabir Singh	"Yeh Aaina"	Contribution to one of the year's highest-grossing films.
2022	Saina	Background score and songs	Biopic on Saina Nehwal.

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Beyond films, Amaal has enjoyed success with non-film singles, including "Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon" and "Chal Wahan Jaate Hain," often collaborating with his brother, Armaan Malik. His work has spanned genres including Filmi, EDM, R&B, Classical, and Pop music.

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Awards and Recognition

Amaal Mallik's exceptional talent has garnered him numerous accolades. He is recognized as one of the youngest award-winning music composers in the industry.

• He has received multiple awards and nominations at prestigious ceremonies like the Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and Mirchi Music Awards for his hit songs.
• He is the only Indian music composer, after A.R. Rahman, to have performed live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

His continuous delivery of hit songs and his successful ventures into independent music and international collaborations (like the Indian remix of Dua Lipa's "Levitating") mark him as a dynamic and influential figure who is truly shaping the sound of modern Bollywood.