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Amaal Malik quickly became a notable contestant on Bigg Boss 19, though his family, including brother Armaan, expressed concerns. Armaan hoped Amaal would take the experience lightly and return to their unfinished music projects. Earlier, Amaal revealed his struggles with depression and the impact of family comparisons on his confidence.
Although Bigg Boss 19 got off to a modest start, composer and singer Amaal Malik has quickly become a standout contestant. While he works to leave his mark inside the house, his family doesn’t seem very happy with his decision to participate.Armaan Malik’s candid response on brother’s reality show participationDuring a recent Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), a fan asked Armaan Malik about his opinion on his brother Amaal participating in Salman Khan’s controversial reality show. Armaan responded honestly, saying, “Obviously was never for it, but ab Amaal bhai sahab ko kaun samjhaye. Anyway, boarding school samajhke kuch masti karke aajaye wapas. Bahut gaane pending hai”.
Fan interest peaks over Armaan’s mixed feelingsHis response quickly grabbed the fans’ interest, revealing his lack of support for Amaal’s decision while expressing hope that his elder brother would take the experience in stride and come back to prioritize their unfinished music work.Amaal Malik’s past revelation about battling depressionIn March 2025, Amaal stunned fans by sharing a social media message revealing his battle with clinical depression.
In that post, he expressed feeling emotionally and financially exhausted and announced his decision to sever personal ties with his family, maintaining only professional connections. Although he later deleted the message, it sparked widespread discussions about his challenges.Impact of family comparisons on Amaal’s confidence and creativityIn a later interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal opened up about the challenges he endured, particularly the ongoing comparisons within his family. He explained, “In any relationship, if you are compared, it’s like you are less," emphasizing the effect it had on his confidence and artistic path.