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Playback singer Armaan Malik comes from one of Bollywood’s best-known music dynasties — and, by his own account on social media, from a home with a Muslim father and a Hindu mother.
| Born | July 22, 1995, Mumbai, India |
| Family faith | Muslim father (Daboo Malik), Hindu mother (Jyoti Malik) |
| Family | Nephew of composer Anu Malik; brother of singer Amaal Mallik |
| Debut | “Bum Bum Bole,” Taare Zameen Par (2007) |
A Muslim Father, a Hindu Mother
Malik addressed the question directly in a 2017 tweet: “I have a Muslim dad and a Hindu Mother,” adding, “I believe in the existence of God and respect all religions.” In a 2020 #AskArmaan Q&A on X, he elaborated: “yeah my dad is Punjabi-Muslim and my mom is Telugu Hindu.” Those two posts remain the clearest first-person source on his background — he hasn’t claimed either religion as his own personal practice.
The Malik Music Dynasty’s Faith Roots
The paternal side of Malik’s family has a documented Muslim musical lineage: his grandfather, composer Sardar Mohammad Malik, scored films including “Aulad” and “Saranga,” and his sons — Anu Malik, Daboo Malik (Armaan’s father), and Abu Malik — carried the family into Bollywood’s music industry. That heritage runs alongside his mother’s Telugu Hindu background, making Armaan’s upbringing genuinely interfaith rather than aligned with one tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Armaan Malik’s family Muslim or Hindu?
Both — his father’s side is Muslim (part of the well-known Malik Bollywood music family) and his mother is Hindu, by his own description on social media.
Has Armaan Malik said which religion he personally follows?
No. He’s described his interfaith upbringing and said he believes in God and respects all religions, without naming one as his own practice.
