Amaal Mallik’s explosive attack on Tanishk Bagchi ignites a major row in Bollywood’s music industry
Amaal Mallik’s blistering public takedown of Tanishk Bagchi has surprised the Hindi music industry, with the composer unleashing a series of direct, uncompromising allegations across social media that have dominated the week’s conversation among labels, artists and rights holders.
The row burst after Amaal reacted to what he described as a long‑running pattern of uncredited borrowing, aggressive remixing and industry‑backed amplification of Bagchi’s work. According to Amaal, the tipping point came when fresh chatter around a recent track drew comparisons between Bagchi’s version and an earlier composition, prompting Amaal to publicly address what he claimed were repeated instances of copying and credit misappropriation. His posts framed the moment as the culmination of frustrations that had been building within composer circles for years.
In a lengthy post on X, Amaal accused Bagchi of repeatedly copying existing songs, taking credit for work he did not compose, and relying on paid publicity to maintain visibility. The remarks, delivered without ambiguity, positioned Bagchi as “Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals”, a label that quickly gained traction online as industry figures reacted to the outburst.
Amaal escalated the confrontation further by alleging that Bagchi had taken the song ‘Saiyaara’ from its original composers, Faheem Abdullah and Arsalan Nizami, to secure a film placement. The claim, presented as a direct accusation, reignited long‑standing debates around authorship, crediting and the opaque nature of music acquisition within film production pipelines.
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The most serious portion of Amaal’s statement referenced alleged misconduct involving female singers, suggesting that if they spoke publicly, the situation would resemble a “Me Three” moment. The remark drew immediate attention from industry observers, given its gravity and the broader scrutiny around workplace behaviour in entertainment sectors.
Bagchi has not issued a formal response, and labels associated with both composers have maintained silence as the matter continues to unfold. The episode marks one of the most forceful public confrontations between two mainstream composers in recent years, with Amaal’s posts prompting renewed discussion around originality, ethics and professional conduct in Bollywood’s music ecosystem.
