Singer Amaal Mallik calls out Salman Khan Films over credit omission in Hero post
Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik has criticised Salman Khan Films over an anniversary post for the 2015 film Hero, saying the page failed to credit the composer and lyricist of the song being highlighted. Posting in the comments section of the official Salman Khan Films account, Amaal said the omission showed “audacity” and a lack of respect for the creators behind the music.
In his comment, Amaal asked the team handling the page to “learn to do the basics” and said his remark should not be deleted so that Salman Khan could see it. The post was shared as the production house marked the 11th anniversary of Hero, directed by Nikkhil Advani and starring Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty in their Bollywood debuts.
Amaal wrote, “Whoever is handling the page or the social media of @skfilmsofficial, I love the audacity you have shown by leaving out the composer & the lyricist of the song lol ! It doesn’t look nice that a song that is created with the pain, blood, sweat and tears of a music composer & his lyric writer, is celebrated without the creators being respected or even mentioned (sic).”
He added, “Learn to do the basics otherwise delete this page. Don’t delete my comment, let Salman sir see it as well, so that he knows you guys screwed up (sic).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan Films (@skfilmsofficial)
Amaal composed the music for Hero, while Kumaar wrote the lyrics for Main Hoon Hero Tera, one of the best-known songs from the film’s soundtrack. The original version of the song was sung by Amaal’s brother Armaan Malik, while Salman Khan also recorded his own version.
Amaal has built his career around romantic melodies and film soundtracks, with credits including Jai Ho (2014), Roy (2015), Hero (2015), Airlift (2016), Kapoor & Sons (2016), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), Baaghi (2016), Kabir Singh (2019), and Vedaa (2024). His independent tracks, including Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon, Chal Wahan Jaate Hain and Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main, have also found a strong audience.
The latest outburst comes as Amaal has been speaking openly about his struggles within the film and music industry. A few days ago, he announced that he was taking a break from film music until next year, saying he needed time to focus on his mind, body, health and overall recovery, and that he would return with “a heart full of melodies” while asking fans not to pester him during the break.
Mallik is the son of composer Daboo Malik and the nephew of Anu Malik. He also emerged as one of the finalists of Bigg Boss 19.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Sep 12, 2026 12:28 ISTRead more | Amaal Mallik says 'big boys' got him out of 60 projects, apologises to fans
