Amaal Mallik accuses Tanishk Bagchi of plagiarism

Music composer Amaal Mallik launched a pointed public attack on fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi, accusing him of stealing songs, taking credit for Saiyaara, and hinting at mistreatment of female singers, while labeling him a “Destroyer of Originals.” He claimed Bagchi used paid PR and even insinuated that Bagchi helped secure a film role for Mohit Suri by stealing credit from original composers Faheem Abdullah and Arsalan Nizami, with references to SaiyaanMere and Humnawa Mere. Bagchi has publicly denied unpaid royalties, while Yash Raj Films asserted that all contractual royalties for the Saiyaara title track have been paid and shared among contributors. Amaal’s posts also alleged broader industry tactics to undermine his upcoming project Awarapan 2, and he hinted at more serious abuse claims against Bagchi. The controversy includes disputed royalties, alleged plagiarism, and accusations of manipulation through publicity, with Bagchi’s camp pushing back on the financial aspects of the collaboration. The public dispute underscores ongoing tensions over credit, compensation, and integrity in the Indian music scene.