Renowned singer and music composer Amaal Mallik has made explosive claims about the dark side of Bollywood, alleging that Kartik Aaryan is being sidelined by powerful forces in the industry—just like the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. In a recent interview with Mirchi Plus, Mallik said, “The industry is so dark, people have lost their lives. Sushant couldn’t handle it. Kartik is now facing similar pressure.”
Mallik pointed out that despite Kartik Aaryan’s continued success and fan support, certain influential producers and actors are allegedly targeting him. “He’s a newcomer who made it on his own, yet there are 100 people trying to bring him down,” he said. “But Kartik is lucky—he has the support of his parents.”
Referring to the public outrage following Sushant’s death in 2020, Mallik emphasized how the common man’s trust in Bollywood was broken. “Sushant’s death opened people’s eyes. Today, Kartik is also being tested, but he keeps smiling and dancing through it all,” he added.
The death of Sushant Singh Rajput had sparked national conversations around mental health, nepotism, and the treatment of outsiders in Bollywood. Mallik’s latest statement reignites that conversation, urging the industry to introspect and support genuine talent.