Amaal Mallik's Ongoing Feud with Tanishk Bagchi Intensifies

The public feud between Amaal Mallik and Tanishk Bagchi has taken a new turn as Amaal shares a meme targeting Tanishk, originally inspired by Salman Khan's message to activist Sonam Wangchuk. Following serious allegations of plagiarism and credit theft regarding the song 'Saiyaara', Amaal's latest post adds fuel to the fire. Despite the escalating tensions, Tanishk has not yet responded to the accusations or the meme. This article delves into the details of their conflict and the implications for both artists in the music industry.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 25, 2026, 19:51 IST

Amaal Mallik Takes a Jab at Tanishk Bagchi

Amaal Mallik seems to have escalated his public dispute with Tanishk Bagchi. Following accusations of plagiarism and claims that Bagchi took credit for the songs from Saiyaara, Amaal posted a humorous, edited version of a message originally from Salman Khan on Instagram. This message, which was meant for activist Sonam Wangchuk, was altered to address Tanishk instead. The original post by Salman urged Wangchuk to conclude his hunger strike and quickly became a popular meme.

Amaal's Meme and Its Context

Amaal Mallik Shares a Meme Targeting Tanishk Bagchi

Continuing his feud, Amaal Mallik shared a meme on Instagram that featured an edited version of Salman Khan's viral message. In this meme, the name Sonam Wangchuk was replaced with Tanishk Bagchi, while the rest of the content remained intact. The message read, "Tanishk Bagchi, it's done, bro. Don't extend this," followed by, "Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, n eat something. If u want, will send u food from home." Amaal captioned the post with, "#Saiyaara Tu Bilkul Bhi Badla Nahi Hai," accompanied by laughing emojis. This came shortly after he accused Bagchi of plagiarism and running paid PR campaigns.

Background of the Dispute

Understanding the Conflict Between Amaal Mallik and Tanishk Bagchi

The conflict between Amaal Mallik and Tanishk Bagchi ignited when Tanishk claimed he received only Rs 8 lakh in royalties for the Saiyaara title track. After Yash Raj Films denied this assertion, Amaal retaliated with serious allegations against Tanishk, accusing him of taking credit for others' work, engaging in plagiarism, and using paid PR strategies. Despite the ongoing feud, Tanishk has yet to publicly address Amaal's claims or his recent Instagram post.