Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about his strained relationship with uncle Anu Malik, his aggressive fights to nepotism debate: A look at finalist Amaal Mallik's journey

Singer-composer Amaal Mallik was the last contestant to join Salman Khan on stage, and the host — who has also been his mentor — was surprised to see him there. Amaal entered the show hoping to show the world who the real Amaal Mallik is, and his journey turned out to be an emotional ride filled with highs and lows. He became one of the most talked about contestants of the season. Be it a one-sided love story, singing for BB radio or his ugly clashes with fellow housemates, Amaal stayed in the spotlight throughout his time on screen. (Photo: Instagram)

After his entry on the show, Amaal formed a close bond with Baseer Ali, Zeishan Qadri, Shehbaz Badesha. Their late night conversations, stealing food habits and masti time, Amaal and his gang kept the fun element alive. (Photo: Instagram)

Amaal’s aggressive side also became evident during his journey. Salman Khan, who launched him in the industry, didn’t hold back and often pulled him up for his behaviour. He criticised Amaal for using abusive language and making disrespectful remarks during arguments. During one of the WKV episodes, Salman warned the singer-composer that his actions could be judged in the future. Citing his own example along with Sanjay Dutt’s, Salman shared that he is still facing criticism for events that took place nearly 30 years ago. (Photo: Instagram)

Amaal Mallik got into several fights inside the house, and in many of them, he ended up crossing the line. From making derogatory comments about Farrhana Bhatt and Pranit More to getting into a physical clash with Abhishek Bajaj, Amaal’s temper turned out to be his biggest enemy. (Photo: Instagram)

After Amaal walked inside the show, he spoke about his one-sided love story in the show about liking someone secretly. However, in the show, his special equation with Tanya Mittal also became a highlight of his journey. During the first half of his stay inside the house, Tanya's concern for Amaal and their bond was widely discussed. There were many, who shipped them together as #Amaaya. However, their equation soon turned sour and they became rivals. (Photo: Instagram)See More: Bigg Boss 19 Winner and Grand Finale LIVE Updates​

Amaal, who often spoke about his family and legacy, got into one of the heated arguments with Gaurav Khanna over nepotism and foot in the door moment. During the debate he only revealed his brother Armaan Malik's struggle story but also called his father, music composer Daboo Malik, “a failure.” He claimed he was an example of ‘reverse nepotism’ while trying to justify his stance. The remark quickly sparked backlash on social media. (Photo: Instagram)

During his journey, Amaal made many personal revelations about his family feud, his breakup, fight with depression and more. He once revealed about his past breakup, recalling how his ex-girlfriend once pleaded with him to stop her wedding. He recalled his childhood and said his family faced many difficulties due to his father’s failed career, which he believes happened because of his uncle. (Photo: Instagram)

Viewers got to witness a change in Amaal's behaviour and gameplay after his father Daboo Mallik came on the show. Amaal's father requested him to have a control on his tongue and not go below the belt with the female contestants of the house. Both Amaal and Daboo broke down emotionally and the singer-composer promised his father that he won't repeat his mistakes. (Photo: Instagram)

Amaal also opened up about using a CPAP machine, sharing his struggle with sleep apnea. He explained, “I have a sleep disorder, so people might have to put up with my snoring.” He connected this to the early fame he achieved, saying, “I became successful very early, at 24. With time, I’ve calmed down. This show is my chance to connect with fans who know my music but don’t really know the person behind it.” (Photo: Instagram)

Amaal has been candid about his battle with clinical depression, religious differences that ended a relationship, and strained ties with his father. Coming from a family of musicians, including father Daboo Malik and uncle Anu Malik, Amaal admitted these personal struggles shaped his outlook. Host Salman Khan supported him at the premiere, saying, “Everything is curable now, and he will also get well.” (Photo: Instagram)