Amaal Mallik talks 'reverse nepotism' and making his own name
Music composer Amaal Mallik, fresh off his Bigg Boss 19 run, opened up about facing "reverse nepotism"—where his film family background actually closed doors instead of opening them.
He explained that instead of privilege, his surname often became a hurdle, and that once people discovered he was Daboo Mallik's son, opportunities would disappear.
Instead of relying on their famous surname, Amaal and his brother Armaan worked hard to be recognized for their own talent.
Why he joined Bigg Boss 19
Amaal said he joined Bigg Boss 19 not for publicity but to show people who he really is.
He wanted viewers to know him as Amaal Mallik, not just as someone's nephew or son.
His outspoken views on industry issues started long before the reality show—Bigg Boss was just another way for him to connect with people directly.