Amaal Mallik breaks ties with parents in Instagram post, reveals clinical depression diagnosis: ‘I have been drained emotionally, financially’

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The singer-composer expressed that while he and Armaan have created great music together, he felt undermined by his family. “I along with my brother’s vocal prowess have changed the narrative of being called XYZ’s nephew or son to whoever we are today! The journey has been terrific for the both of us but the actions of my parents have been the reason we as brothers have gone too far from one another and all of this has made me step in for myself as it has left a very deep scar left across my heart.”

 

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Opening up about his depression diagnosis, Amaal added, “But today I stand at a point where I have been robbed of my peace, drained emotionally & maybe financially too but that’s the least of my concerns. What really matters is that I am clinically depressed because of these happenings. Yes I have only myself to blame for my actions but my self worth has been diminished countless times by actions of near and dear ones that stole pieces of my soul.” He also announced cutting all personal ties with his family: “From now on, my interactions with my family will be strictly professional. This isn’t a decision made in anger, but one born from the necessity to heal and reclaim my life. I refuse to let the past rob me of my future any longer. I am committed to rebuilding my life, piece by piece, with honesty and strength.”

Many people from the industry commented on the post, appreciating Amaal for his courage to be vulnerable and expressed love. The O Khuda singer is the son of composer Daboo Mallik and Jyothi Mallik and nephew of composer Annu Malik.