Amaal Mallik is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist and producer whose melodies have shaped much of modern Bollywood’s romantic sound. Over more than a decade in Hindi cinema he has moved from assisting established composers to headlining soundtracks of his own, collecting Filmfare and IIFA honours. In 2025 he reached a new audience by entering the Bigg Boss 19 house, where viewers saw a candid, emotional side that film credits never show.
That television stint turned him from a behind-the-scenes hitmaker into a household name. He lasted 105 days in the house and finished in the top five, and his songs began trending again as new fans discovered his back catalogue. This biography sets out what is reliably known about his life and career, while flagging the details on which public sources disagree.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amaal Mallik |
| Date of Birth | 16 June (birth year disputed — reported as 1990 and 1991) |
| Age (as of 4 November 2026) | Not confirmed — conflicting reports make an exact age unreliable |
| Height | Not officially confirmed — most commonly reported as 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), though other sources differ |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Music composer, singer, lyricist, producer |
| Known For | Bollywood soundtracks; Bigg Boss 19 finalist |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (as widely reported) |
| Family | Father Daboo Malik; mother Jyothi Malik; brother Armaan Malik |
Early Life
Amaal Mallik was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into one of Hindi cinema’s best-known musical families. His grandfather, Sardar Malik, was a veteran film composer, and his father, Daboo Malik, is a music director and singer. His younger brother, Armaan Malik, became one of India’s most popular playback singers, and his uncle Anu Malik is among the most recognisable composers of 1990s Bollywood.
Surrounded by rehearsals and recording sessions, Amaal began learning music at eight and developed a fondness for the piano. He studied at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and later graduated in commerce from Narsee Monjee College. Rather than stepping straight into the spotlight, he spent years working as an assistant and background scorer, learning how songs are built and recorded.
Career
Amaal Mallik’s debut as a film composer came in 2014, with three songs for Salman Khan’s Jai Ho and a track for Khoobsurat. His breakthrough arrived the following year with “Sooraj Dooba Hain” from Roy, a chartbuster that won him the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. Around the same time, his independent single “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon”, sung by his brother Armaan, found a large online audience.
The years that followed brought a run of successful films: Airlift, Kapoor & Sons, Baaghi, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Golmaal Again, plus further recognition for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). His songs from this period include “Soch Na Sake”, “Kar Gayi Chull” and “Aashiq Surrender Hua”, several of which he sang himself. In 2019 he composed “Yeh Aaina” for Kabir Singh, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, which won Filmfare and IIFA awards for Best Music Director.
Beyond films, Amaal has worked as a singer, lyricist, arranger and television personality, including as a judge and mentor on singing reality shows. In August 2025 he entered Bigg Boss 19, became the house’s third captain at one stage, spoke on camera about family tensions, past relationships and his mental health, and reached the finale on 7 December 2025, finishing as fourth runner-up — fifth overall — while Gaurav Khanna won. He has since described the experience as a period of personal growth.
In August 2026, Amaal announced on social media that he was taking a break from film music until the following year to focus on his health, while assuring fans he would return. His recent work includes composing for Awarapan 2.
Personal Life
Amaal Mallik is widely reported to be unmarried, and he has not publicly confirmed a current relationship. During Bigg Boss 19 he spoke openly about a past relationship that had ended, and about a one-sided affection he described on the show, but he has kept the identities and details of his private life largely out of the press. Fans sometimes ask about a wife or girlfriend; as of November 2026 there is no verified report of a marriage.
His closest public relationships are musical ones. He has collaborated repeatedly with his brother Armaan, and the brothers’ partnership — one composing, the other singing — has produced some of the most-streamed romantic songs of the past decade. He has also spoken about the pressure of living up to a famous family name while building an identity of his own, a theme that ran through much of his Bigg Boss journey.
Net Worth
Amaal Mallik’s net worth is not officially disclosed, and published estimates vary so widely that no single figure should be treated as confirmed. Entertainment and finance websites have put his wealth anywhere from around ₹25 crore to around ₹55 crore, several settling in the ₹37.5–43 crore range. These are third-party estimates, not statements from Amaal himself, combining film composing, singing, royalties, concerts, endorsements and reality television.
One widely reported income detail is his Bigg Boss 19 pay: according to a report by Koimoi cited by the Financial Express, he received a reported ₹8.75 lakh per week during his 105-day stay, which would make him one of the season’s highest-paid contestants. That figure, too, is a media report, not an official confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amaal Mallik’s age?
Amaal Mallik’s exact age is not confirmed. He was born on 16 June, but sources disagree on the year — Wikipedia and Pinkvilla give 1990, several other biography sites give 1991 — so this article states no definitive age.
What is Amaal Mallik’s height?
His height is not officially confirmed. The most commonly cited figure is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), but sources range from 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet.
Is Amaal Mallik married?
No. Amaal Mallik is widely reported to be unmarried, and there is no verified report of a wife as of November 2026.
What are Amaal Mallik’s most famous songs?
His best-known work includes “Sooraj Dooba Hain” (Roy), “Soch Na Sake” (Airlift), “Kar Gayi Chull” (Kapoor & Sons), “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon” and “Yeh Aaina” (Kabir Singh).
How did Amaal Mallik do on Bigg Boss 19?
He entered in August 2025, lasted 105 days, and finished in the top five as fourth runner-up (fifth overall) in the finale on 7 December 2025, won by Gaurav Khanna.
What is Amaal Mallik’s net worth in 2026?
No official figure exists. Published estimates range roughly from ₹25 crore to ₹55 crore, with several reports suggesting ₹37.5–43 crore. All such numbers are unconfirmed estimates.
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