Music composer Amaal Mallik has launched an indirect but scathing attack on fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi through a long explosive post on X (formerly Twitter). Without directly naming Bagchi, Mallik made several serious allegations and called him a "bloody thief."
According to Bollywood Hungama, Amaal referred to the composer as "Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals." He accused him of taking credit for songs, copying original music, and running paid PR campaigns to tarnish his reputation.
What sparked the attack
The public outburst comes days after Tanishk Bagchi alleged that he had not received Rs. 8 lakhs in royalty payments for the title track of the film Saiyaara. Amaal used this controversy to question why Tanishk was targeting Yash Raj Films despite frequently claiming that T-Series owed him crores.
In his post, Amaal wrote, "You keep saying @TSeries owes you crores, then why go after #YashRajFilms, kyunki Bhu..." — suggesting that Tanishk was selectively picking his battles.
Allegations of copying and PR campaigns
Amaal accused the composer of copying original music and passing it off as his own work. He also alleged that Tanishk ran paid PR campaigns to damage the reputation of other composers, including himself.
"You're a bloody thief." — Amaal Mallik on X, as reported by Ground News
The post did not name Tanishk directly, but the references were clear enough for fans and industry insiders to understand who Amaal was targeting.
Industry tensions boil over
This public spat highlights the growing tensions within the Bollywood music industry. Royalty disputes and credit wars have become common, with composers often accusing each other of stealing work or not giving proper credit.
Amaal's post has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with fans taking sides and industry insiders watching closely. The question of who truly deserves credit for hit songs remains a hot topic.
Our Take: A messy public feud that hurts the industry
In our view, this public attack does little to solve the real problems in the music industry. Royalty disputes and credit theft are serious issues that deserve proper legal and professional resolution — not social media rants. While Amaal may have genuine grievances, calling a colleague a "bloody thief" in public only fuels drama and distracts from the real issue: fair compensation and recognition for creative work. Both composers would do better to resolve their differences privately or through proper industry channels.
