Did Amaal Mallik Just Lose His Beloved Pet Dog Handsome?
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Mumbai, Jan 9 (NationPress) Renowned composer and singer Amaal Mallik is mourning the passing of his beloved pet Chow Chow, Handsome. In a heartfelt message, the artist conveyed his wish to reunite with his furry companion in every subsequent life.
Amaal shared a touching photograph on Instagram, where he is seen donned in a sleek black suit and white shirt, showering affection on Handsome with a kiss on its head. The adorable Chow Chow sported a striking red bow tie, making it look exceptionally charming.
In his post, Amaal expressed, “I hope you grant me the chance to be your brother in every lifetime. #RestInPower #HandsomeMalik.”
Recently, Amaal participated in the 19th season of the popular reality show “Bigg Boss,” where he secured a spot in the top five, with actor Gaurav Khanna emerging victorious during the finale.
Alongside Amaal and Gaurav, contestants Pranit More, Farrhana Bhatt, and Tanya Mittal also reached the Top 5.
Upon exiting the show, Amaal reflected on his journey, noting that he entered with feelings of uncertainty but departed with invaluable growth, experiences, and lasting memories.
“Bigg Boss 19” premiered on August 24, 2025, featuring 16 contestants including Ashnoor Kaur, Zeishan Quadri, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Nehal Chudasama, Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Natalia Janoszek, Neelam Giri, Kunickaa Sadanand, and Mridul Tiwari. The season also introduced two wild-card entries: Shehbaz Badesha and Malti Chahar.
Amaal Mallik is the eldest son of Daboo Malik and Jyothi Malik, the grandson of Sardar Malik, and the brother of playback singer Armaan Malik.
He made his debut as a composer in 2014, contributing three tracks to Salman Khan's Jai Ho, followed by the popular song “Naina” from Khoobsurat. His significant breakthrough came from composing for the 2015 film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.