Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Amaal Mallik
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Last updated on December 3, 2024.
I will never do 20 remixes with no original in a year.
In a lot of ways life has come full circle for me, which I'm very grateful for.
I think no composer knows he's creating a hit until the audience gives it a nod.
A lot of people have that notion that it must have been easier for me because I had the Malik tag. But I don't feel it's right. With due respect to someone like Ankit Tiwari who leaves everything at home to come and make it big here without any backing, I agree I have an advantage.
I feel we have a music industry within the film industry.
For people, we were never Dabboo Malik's kids, we were always Anu Malik's nephews.
First of all, with due respect to my dad, he wasn't an ace composer. He never got the success that my uncle did.
The meaning of the word 'remake' has changed so much over the years that from being a channel through which the younger generation heard classic melodies, it has now become a formula, a business model.
Unluckily actors don't get much free time, they are demanded every time and everywhere.
I've had friendships and relationships in the past where things weren't working out for either of us, but I still found it really hard to let go.
I never choose films because of its starcast - the director and the story are the most important factors for me.
I became a music director because I never saw my father get the success he deserved.
Things in the industry get too competitive. In that pressure, you tend to lose yourself. So, it's important to have someone to turn to and vent out.
I listen to a lot of music from outside, lot of background scores.
Sonakshi Sinha's single 'Aaj mood ishqholic hai' is the worst auto-tuned song sung by an actor.
I'm talented and I don't listen to people. I have a mind of my own.
Due to the comparison with our dad and uncle, the expectations were humongous. From that to people saying that my music has my signature has been a long journey. The fight has been worth the while.
Non-film music is a different world together, and unlike films, usually there are no actors, actresses or other superstars to help you carry the song, they can only share and support.
I have been quite open to the idea of working with any actor who wishes to sing for their films but only if their voice suits the song in hand.
It's difficult to really assess what I've done right per say, but if I did have to point out, I'd say that I never really looked to have goals that will limit me. When one knows where he is going to or wants to end up, he/she actually doesn't realise that the goal is more limiting, than liberating.
If 200 songs are coming every year, there should be a ratio that at least 150-180 songs should be original.
For all my songs, I keep changing singers till I am not happy.
Every artist needs the appreciation he deserves.
All my songs encapsulate a particular emotion.
I do not do a remix without crediting the original makers. For me, that is what is most important.
Honestly speaking, I am very hardcore when it comes to my music because at the end of the day the song that I am creating will remain forever.
I do not have a problem with remixes but original songs are not being included in an album, this is sad.
I am too chill for Bollywood.
In 2014, I composed the music for 'Jai Ho' which premiered in Dubai and I was a 23-year-old kid back then.
I have always made music with passion, love and honesty.
Many composers are asked to come up with three great songs in ten days... But it's rare for us to pull that off. You cannot force the brain to make a great song and I'm very scared of doing bad work.
I don't like doing substandard work... I can't sleep at night if I make a bad song.
It was always my dream to do non-film music, where I'm the voice and face of my composition.
You either have to choose your soul or you have to choose your bank.
I am someone who likes to take my time. I do one album in three years, unlike others.
The Saina Nehwal film's soundtrack is one of the most prestigious and powerful scores I have worked on.
I had sittings with Akshay Kumar during 'Airlift.' People who are passionate about music get involved in the making of the songs. I used to have a good interaction with him.
For 'Kabir Singh,' an entirely original album had to be done and that's how music should be made, but unfortunately that does not happen as the labels and the producers are more interested in fast food music.
I just look to make great music and garner the love the people have always been kind enough to give me.
I think the work process' - composers do not get enough time to make a good song. That's the one thing which needs to be changed.
Even sometimes when I don't have a heartbreak I purposely get my heart broken so that I can make that song!
I like making music which connects to me and the real situations in life.
My songs are my babies and I am protective about them, especially 'Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon' since I dedicated it to my grandfather.
I have slowly paced myself in movies, and I am pretty happy with what I have done there.
There is a layer of Armaan's voice in the hook line of 'Kar gayi chull' and it was mainly his voice there, but he wasn't credited in the track.
I think I have the capability to make music different from what I have already released. There are ghazals and other songs that I can create. There is no stopping me though.
When Armaan sang his first song for Vishal Dadlani, he didn't know that they were making Daboo Malik's son sing. He went inside the studio when he was 10-11, sang a scratch and it went on to be part of 'Bhoothnath.' He didn't get the opportunity because he was so and so's kid.
Since the start of my career I've been doing a lot of music for films. It was important for me to focus on only that for some time, till I have a name that people can bank on, trust and support.
I will always look to approach every project like it's my first.
In my opinion, lyrics are a paramount factor and will always be.
The remake of 'Gulaabi Aankhein' went into a bad spin and I'll only hold myself responsible for it. I shouldn't have done it.
Armaan has a simple approach and understands what a composer wants. I tell him, 'Give the song your own vibe but I will still come and fight with you and change it.'
It's not happened overnight for me or my brother as well. Maybe, it's even a bit tougher for people who have a name.
I am not looking to maintain an image.
Back in the '90s, we saw prominent non-film artists like the Bombay Vikings do a splendid job on old classics and people danced to those new tunes without ever feeling that the song had been spoiled. We slowly saw this trend creeping into mainstream cinema.
I only think that awards are important to everybody and if not that, a nomination serves as a recognition and a positive drive to do better work.
Remember the past, live the present, think a little less about the future.
My appeal to the composers, whoever touches an old classic, will only be this much: take it up only if you can express it your way, too; work hard with the writers; make them see your new vision for the song; change the lyrics, yet, keep the soul of the original song intact.
The reason we see more recreations is because people want to re-introduce some iconic songs to the younger generation. I support recreations too, as long as they're done well and respectfully. I have done a couple myself too, but when I recreate a song, I do it like a tribute to the makers of the original song.
'Zara Thehro' stemmed from a thought of marrying two separate thoughts - musical and conceptual.
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