Amaal Malik - Songs, Career, Age, Family

Table of Content

• Biography
• Age
• Family
• Career
• Top 5 Songs 
• Career Timeline
• Awards
• Interesting Facts 

Biography

Amaal Malik is a renowned Indian music composer and playback singer who has made a significant mark in the Bollywood music industry. Born on June 16, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Amaal comes from a family with a rich musical background. He is the grandson of veteran music director Sardar Malik, son of composer Daboo Malik, and brother of popular singer Armaan Malik. Amaal developed a deep passion for music from a young age and started learning music under the guidance of his grandfather. He honed his skills in various aspects of music, including composing, songwriting, and singing. Amaal's dedication and talent were evident early on, and he began his professional career as a music composer. In 2014, Amaal made his breakthrough in Bollywood with the song Naina from the film Khoobsurat. The song became an instant hit, and Amaal gained recognition for his soulful compositions and unique musical style. He went on to compose several chart-topping songs, collaborating with top artists and filmmakers in the industry. Some of Amaal's notable compositions include Main Hoon Hero Tera from the film Hero, Sooraj Dooba Hain from Roy, Bol Do Na Zara from Azhar, and Kar Gayi Chull from Kapoor & Sons. His melodies have resonated with audiences and garnered immense popularity. Apart from composing, Amaal is also an accomplished playback singer. He has lent his voice to some of his own compositions as well as other projects. His soothing and expressive vocals have added depth and emotion to the songs he sings. Amaal Malik's talent and contribution to the music industry have been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. He has received accolades such as the Filmfare Award, Zee Cine Award, and Mirchi Music Award for his exceptional work. His compositions continue to dominate the music charts and touch the hearts of millions of listeners. With his distinctive musical style, Amaal Malik has carved a niche for himself in the industry. His ability to blend different genres, create memorable melodies, and evoke emotions through his music has established him as one of the most promising and sought-after music composers in Bollywood.

Age

Amaal Malik was born on June 16, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. As of today's date, June 14, 2023, Amaal Malik is 33 years old. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Family

Amaal Mallik is the elder of two children born to music director Daboo Malik and Jyothi Malik.He was born on June 16, 1990, in Mumbai. He studied at Jamnabai Narsee School and completed his graduation in Bachelor of Commerce from N. M. College in Mumbai. He is a brother of singer Armaan Malik.

Career

Mallik began his career journey at a young age. After completing his 10th grade, he immediately went on to assist music composer and background scorer Amar Mohile for the soundtrack of Sarkar (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) at the age of 15, later moving on to producing and arranging music for his father in films like Sohail Khan's Kisaan (2009), for which he collaborated on a remix track of Mere Desh Ki Dharti with pop singer, Daler Mehndi. From 2008 to 2011 Malik produced background scores for Sandeep Chowta and Salim–Sulaiman for films like Rowdy Rathore, R... Rajkumar, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Heroine, Youngistaan, Ab Tak Chhappan 2, and Phata Poster Nikla Hero.

His first outing as a solo background scorer was for Saina, a biopic on the life of ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. In 2014, he debuted as a music composer. He composed three songs for Salman Khan's film Jai Ho and a song for Khoobsurat. In 2015, he composed 2 songs for Roy. The song Sooraj Dooba Hain, sung by Arijit Singh and Aditi Singh Sharma, was the biggest hit of 2015 and earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director along with Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros. For that song, Singh won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

Then he composed three songs for Ek Paheli Leela, two of which he composed with Uzair Jaswal and one he composed alone. He composed a song with Badshah for the film All Is Well. He also composed a song for Hate Story 3 and two songs for Calendar Girls. He composed four songs for Hero and sang O Khuda with Palak Muchhal. In 2015, he composed four singles including Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon. In 2016, he composed a song for Mastizaade, two songs for Airlift (Soch Na Sake & Tu Bhoola Jise), three songs for Sanam Re (Hua Hain Aaj Pehli Baar, Gazab Ka Hai Yeh Din, Kya Tujhe Ab Ye Dil Bataye), one song for Baaghi, and two songs for Kapoor & Sons, including Kar Gayi Chull, which he composed with Badshah. He also composed a song for Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, three songs for Azhar, a song for Sarbjit, a song for Baar Baar Dekho, and a song for Force 2. 

He was the main composer of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. He composed the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu soundtrack of the film. He composed eight songs for the Hindi soundtrack of this film, and Rochak Kohli joined as a guest composer by composing a song for the Hindi soundtrack. In 2016, he composed a single which was sung by Shaan. In 2016, he earned two nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Kapoor & Sons along with Badshah, Tanishk Bagchi, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Benny Dayal and Nucleya; and for Baaghi along with Meet Bros, Ankit Tiwari and Manj Musik. 

Top 5 Songs 

Main Hoon Hero Tera

 This heartfelt song composed by Amaal Malik for the movie Hero in 2015 showcases his talent for creating soulful melodies. Sung by Salman Khan, the track beautifully captures the essence of love and heroism, resonating with listeners on an emotional level.

Bol Do Na Zara

 Amaal Malik's composition for the 2016 film Azhar gave birth to the romantic ballad Bol Do Na Zara. With its enchanting melody and poignant lyrics, sung by Armaan Malik, the song became an instant favourite among audiences, immersing them in a world of love and longing.

Kaun Tujhe

 Amaal Malik's composition for the 2016 biographical movie M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story brought forth the emotionally charged song Kaun Tujhe. Sung by Palak Muchhal, the track delicately portrays the vulnerability and tenderness of love, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.

Sooraj Dooba Hain

 Amaal Malik's composition for the 2014 film Roy introduced the infectious party anthem Sooraj Dooba Hain. Sung by Arijit Singh and Aditi Singh Sharma, the song's lively beats and catchy tunes took the music scene by storm, becoming a go-to track for celebrations and upbeat moments.

Kar Gayi Chull

 Amaal Malik's recreation of the popular track Kar Gayi Chull for the 2016 film Kapoor & Sons showcased his versatility as a composer. The song, featuring Badshah, Fazilpuria, Sukriti Kakar, and Neha Kakkar, infused the original with fresh energy and became a sensation, known for its high-spirited vibe and contagious enthusiasm. 

Career Timeline

Awards

2015: Mirchi Music Awards

Nominated for Album of The Year for the whole album Roy

Nominated for Music Composer of the Year for the song Sooraj Dooba Hain

Won Upcoming Music Composer of the Year for the song Sooraj Dooba Hain

Nominated for Main Hoon Hero Tera (Salman Khan Version) from the movie Hero

Nominated for Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year for the song O Khuda

2016: Mirchi Music Awards

Nominated for Album of The Year for the whole album Kapoor & Sons

2017: Mirchi Music Awards

Won Music Composer of the Year for the song Aashiq Surrender Hua from the movie Badrinath Ki Dulhania

2018: Mirchi Music Awards

Won Listener's Choice Album of the Year for the whole album Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety

2020: Mirchi Music Awards

Won Listener's Choice Album of the Year for the whole album Kabir Singh

Won Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the whole album Kabir Singh

IIFA Awards: Won Best Music Director for the whole album Kabir Singh

Interesting Facts 

• Amaal is the son of music director Daboo Malik, who is the brother of Anu Malik.
• He started learning music when he was 8 years old and took the initial teachings from his grandfather Sardar Malik.
• He started his music career after his matriculation by assisting music director Amar Mohile for the film Sarkar (2005).
• In 2015, he got his big breakthrough by composing the hit songs like Main Hoon Hero Tera from the film Hero and Sooraj Sooba Hai from the film Roy.