Amaal Mallik targets Tanishk Bagchi over AI vocals, song copying claims
Synopsis
Amaal Mallik has named and targeted Tanishk Bagchi in a sweeping X post, alleging AI-faked vocals, plagiarism, royalty deception, and a deliberate clash of release dates — the most explicit escalation yet in a feud that is pulling in Mohit Suri, YRF, and questions about how Bollywood's music machine really works.
Key Takeaways
Amaal Mallik posted a lengthy attack on Tanishk Bagchi on X on 24 July , naming him publicly for the first time in their ongoing dispute.
Mallik accused Bagchi of using AI-generated vocals and passing them off as his real voice.
He alleged Bagchi released a song on the same day as his own track 'Yeh Awarapan' to undercut its launch.
Mallik claimed Bagchi deleted a post after a call from filmmaker Mohit Suri , questioning the independence of Bagchi's public statements.
He also alleged royalty misrepresentation involving YRF and accused Bagchi of harming the careers of singers and emerging artists.
Tanishk Bagchi had not publicly responded to the allegations as of the time of reporting.
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik escalated a bitter public feud with fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi on 24 July, posting a lengthy, pointed attack on X (formerly Twitter) that accused Bagchi of copying songs, using AI-generated vocals, manipulating public perception through PR, and attempting to sabotage Mallik's latest release, 'Yeh Awarapan'. The post, laced with Hindi and English, marks the sharpest salvo yet in what has become one of Bollywood music's most public composer disputes.
What Amaal Mallik Said
In his post, Mallik referred to Bagchi as the 'Zazooo of the music industry', mocking what he described as a pattern of deflection and PR management. 'Zazooo of the music industry, he takes the conversation from here to there, then calling out papa papa, he'll phone Mohit Suri, PR, common people. Hey Kiddoooooooo, not everyone does RR like you. Your pattern is out, little one, and I've caught this pattern already,' Mallik wrote.
He further alleged that Bagchi's music relies on AI-generated vocals rather than his real voice, writing: '51 years ka buddha ho gaya hai but ab tak yeh nahi Samajh aaya ke that perception and imagery is secondary, first is the ART. AI vocals banake telling the world it's my real voice, I know the real voice! It's just like the squeal of a rat that's caught in a trap.'
Financial Allegations and Royalty Row
Mallik also raised what he described as financial grievances, accusing Bagchi of misrepresenting royalty disputes. 'The audacity to call it original when everything in the track is AI. You have money issues then why do you cry to me, give me your children's swear, your alimony woes from your previous marriage, Sell your car collection Jaguar, Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes yeh sab toh hai hi tere paas, phir bhi 7 8 lac ki royalty pe you're lying about YRF?' he wrote. Mallik also alleged that Bagchi deleted a post following a call from filmmaker Mohit Suri, suggesting Bagchi's positions were not independently held.
The Wider Feud: Song Release Timing and Industry Rivalry
Mallik accused Bagchi of deliberately scheduling his own song release on the same day as 'Yeh Awarapan', calling it a calculated competitive move. 'You wanted to create hype around the release and you thought of bringing your song with mine....On the same day? Competing with me for what again?' he wrote. He also alleged that Bagchi's song was performing poorly despite 'bot views, fake likes and comments.'
Notably, Mallik had earlier — without naming Bagchi directly — alleged that a coordinated PR campaign was working to troll his latest release. The current post appears to be a named escalation of those earlier, more guarded claims.
Personal Jibes and Broader Accusations
Beyond professional allegations, Mallik took aim at Bagchi's appearance, sharing a photograph of the composer and writing: 'Ha ek aur baat, Baalon se Chutney Saaf Kar.' He also accused Bagchi of damaging the careers of singers and emerging artists, stating: 'You have ruined the lives of so many singers and budding artists, it's crazy!'
As of the time of reporting, Tanishk Bagchi had not publicly responded to the latest allegations. The dispute has drawn attention to broader concerns in the Hindi film music industry around AI-generated content, royalty transparency, and the role of PR machinery in shaping composer reputations.
Point of View
Opaque royalty structures, and the outsized influence of PR networks on how composers are perceived. Mallik's decision to go public and named, rather than stay vague, raises the stakes considerably: it forces Bagchi to either respond on the record or absorb the allegations by silence. The mention of Mohit Suri as a back-channel intermediary is the most pointed detail — it suggests industry relationships are being used to manage, rather than resolve, the dispute. If the AI vocals allegation has any basis, it touches on a question the wider industry has so far avoided: who is responsible when a credited vocal performance is machine-generated?
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Amaal Mallik say about Tanishk Bagchi on X?
Amaal Mallik posted a lengthy note on X on 24 July accusing Tanishk Bagchi of using AI-generated vocals, copying songs, misrepresenting royalty payments, and deliberately releasing a song on the same day as Mallik's own track 'Yeh Awarapan' to undercut it. He also referred to Bagchi as the 'Zazooo of the music industry' and made several personal remarks.
What is 'Yeh Awarapan' and why is it at the centre of the dispute?
'Yeh Awarapan' is Amaal Mallik's latest release, which he claims was targeted by a coordinated PR campaign and had its launch undercut when Tanishk Bagchi allegedly scheduled his own song release on the same date. Mallik has accused Bagchi of using bot views, fake likes, and fake comments to inflate the performance of his competing release.
What are the AI vocals allegations against Tanishk Bagchi?
Amaal Mallik alleged that Tanishk Bagchi used AI-generated vocals in his music while publicly presenting them as his real voice. Mallik wrote that he knows what Bagchi's real voice sounds like and described the AI version as 'the squeal of a rat caught in a trap.' Bagchi has not responded to this specific allegation.
How is Mohit Suri connected to the feud?
Amaal Mallik alleged in his post that Tanishk Bagchi deleted a social media post after receiving a phone call from filmmaker Mohit Suri, suggesting Suri was acting as an intermediary. Mallik used this to argue that Bagchi was not independently confident in his own public statements.
Has Tanishk Bagchi responded to Amaal Mallik's allegations?
As of the time of reporting on 24 July, Tanishk Bagchi had not publicly responded to Amaal Mallik's latest post or the specific allegations it contained.
