I don’t consider him family: Amaal Mallik on sexual harassment allegations against uncle Anu Malik

By I.A.N.S

on February 02, 2019

Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik, who has taken up the duties of a judge in a reality show, says that he is quite sensitive towards the young participants of the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs while making critical comments on their singing performances as opposed to his uncle Anu Malik. Talking about his new role as a judge and how he is handling eliminations, Amaal told a media agency, "Look, I am not Anu Malik, I am a new Mallik…(laughs) so, I am really sensitive towards kids and whenever I comment on a participant's performance in a critical manner, I make sure that I am honest but not harsh because at the end of the day, they are children."

Amaal is the nephew of singer-composer Anu Malik, who judged a singing-based reality show Indian Idol last year till he was accused of sexual harassment. While judging, some felt that Anu used to make harsh comments.

Amaal also cleared that he doesn’t consider uncle Anu Malik as a part of his immediate family when asked to comment on the sexual harassment allegations made against his uncle. “When it happened, it is obviously a little humiliating. But, more importantly, I would like to say that my family is first my four people. Beyond that, I don’t count anyone as a family. Unki apni family (he has his own family) hai and it was a tough time for them," cleared the young musician to a website.

[caption id="attachment_206447" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Amaal Mallik[/caption]

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs, which will premiere on February 9 on Zee, offers a platform to young singers between the age of 5 and 15. Asked if the system of elimination is heartbreaking, Amaal said, "Honestly, we have to look at the whole process very objectively. There is a talent that needs little more practice to compete at a certain level and when we eliminate them, that means they are going to be better when they take part in competition next time."

Amaal started his career in 2014 in Bollywood. He has made hit songs like Sooraj dooba hain, Main hoon hero tera and Aashiq surrender hua. He is co-judging along with singers Richa Sharma and Shaan. He is one of the youngest judges of the show. Asked about his contribution, Amaal said, "I have got a chance to help them to become the singing stars of tomorrow, I am happy."