Amaal Mallik announces break from film music for health

Bollywood music composer and singer Amaal Mallik announced on August 27, 2026, that he is taking a break from film music until next year to focus on his health and personal healing. The announcement, made via a detailed post on X, formerly Twitter, was accompanied by a photograph Mallik shared on social media showing himself in a hospital bed, captioned, "Too much Awarapan leads to this only."

In his note, Mallik stated he needs time for his "mind, body, soul and overall physical healing." He clarified that he will not be taking on new film music projects until 2027, though previously recorded and unreleased songs from smaller-budget films may still be released if those projects find a theatrical release. "I am all good I will go all the way in, this time, to do what is best for me only do what is important to my heart for my health," he wrote. He concluded by telling fans, "Ab mujhe Vida Karo, Ill be back," which translates to "Bid me adieu, I'll be back."

The decision comes after a period of public frustration for the composer. In May 2026, Mallik alleged that powerful individuals in the Hindi film industry had sidelined him, claiming he was removed from nearly five dozen...