Singer Amaal Mallik’s recent appearance on a podcast gained significant attention after he asserted that Kartik Aaryan is being ‘targeted’ by influential individuals in Bollywood, like the situation faced by Sushant Singh Rajput. Host Gaurav Thakur disclosed that he received threatening calls urging him to remove the video, but he declined, stating, “The podcast will not be taken down. It’s raw, real, and unfiltered — just the way honest conversations should be.”
On the Mirchi Plus podcast, hosted by Gaurav Thakur, composer and singer Amaal Mallik stated that Kartik Aaryan is undergoing a “power play” from prominent figures in Bollywood, akin to the isolation and pressure that Sushant Singh Rajput endured prior to his death in 2020.
Amaal pointed out that despite being a newcomer who has “done his bit,” “100 log hatane ki firaq mein hain” (hundreds are waiting to push him out), and that Kartik has endured challenges but has come through with resilience, thanks in part to his parents’ support.
Host Gaurav Thakur disclosed through Instagram Stories that following the airing of the episode, he received numerous threatening calls insisting that the video be removed. He firmly replied that the episode would remain available as it was ‘raw, real, and unfiltered,’ emphasizing that everything Amaal expressed was spontaneous, unscripted, and authentic—not a public relations maneuver by Kartik’s team.
Media outlets such as Free Press Journal, India Today, Business Today, and Economic Times have covered Amaal’s claims and Thakur’s reaction. Supporters of the podcast and its revelations have rallied in support of Thakur for ‘standing his ground’ and for exposing the frequently concealed ‘dark underbelly’ of Bollywood politics.
“There are hundreds of people trying to push him [Kartik] out… power play karte hain bade bade producers, actors.” — Amaal Mallik
“The podcast will not be taken down… It’s raw, real, and unfiltered.” — Gaurav Thakur
Amaal asserts that Kartik Aaryan is being quietly marginalized by industry insiders, mirroring the trends observed prior to Sushant Singh Rajput’s unfortunate demise. Host Gaurav Thakur faced pressure from various groups to withdraw the episode but has stood firm, highlighting the importance of journalistic integrity and genuine spontaneity.
Reports indicate significant backing from both the public and media for maintaining the dialogue, although considerable backlash and threats illustrate the persistent sensitivity surrounding these claims.
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