Amaal Mallik

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Art & Creativity

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1. When was Amaal Mallik born?June 16, 1990
2. Where was Amaal Mallik born?Mumbai, India
3. What is the debut as composer?Contributed three songs to 'Jai Ho' (2014)
4. What is the multifaceted roles?Music Director, Composer, Singer, Music Producer, Arranger, Background Scorer, Performer, Lyricist
5. Who is Amaal Mallik?Amaal Mallik is a talented musician from Mumbai, born on June 16, 1990. He comes from a famous music family, with his father Daboo Malik, mother Jyothi Malik, and grandfather Sardar Malik all involved in music.
6. How did Amaal Mallik start his music career?He began composing songs for movies in 2014, starting with the track "Jai Ho" for Salman Khan and later singing "Naina" from the film "Khoobsurat."

Music Director: The primary creative force behind a film's musical score, overseeing all auditory elements.
Composer: The individual responsible for creating original musical compositions, including melodies and harmonic structures.
Music Producer: Oversees the recording and production process, shaping the sonic quality and arrangement of music.
Leitmotif: A recurring musical theme associated with a particular person, place, or idea in a film.