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He is unapologetically candid about the pressures of social media and the internet trolls too. On Instagram alone, he has over 6.2 million followers. Despite his popularity, he’s keenly aware of its pitfalls.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstagram, Twitter\u2014you\u2019ll say one thing and it will be interpreted in a thousand ways. But I give it back. I destroy them by responding to them. Makes me happy.\u201d <\/p>\n
But his fiercest protection is reserved for his younger fans. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen people start threatening my female fans, my mother, or cornering anyone, that\u2019s when I step in. I have fans who are 12, 13, and also 70, 80. That\u2019s rare. I have to protect them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Malik also opens up about his family dynamics and the guidance, discipline and even the playful squabbles that shape him. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe fight every day, make up by night. My mom and dad, they keep us grounded, but they also fight like teenagers. My parents are work in progress, like all of us. But they\u2019ve been magical friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
He credits much of his resilience to early responsibilities. <\/p>\n
\u201cSince the age of five or six, I started seeing my father\u2019s struggles and my mom\u2019s sacrifices. I took on the role of the third parent. At 15, I was making sure three meals were on the table, paying off loans, everything. Today, that responsibility taught me to stand tall.\u201d<\/p>\n
And through it all, his love for music has never wavered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not competing with any of my contemporaries. My mentors are AR Rahman sir, Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Seniors who\u2019ve done terrific work. I feel I\u2019m here to stand there. I don\u2019t want to make anyone feel insecure. I want to build, create, and bring life to my music.\u201d<\/p>\n
Malik believes in preserving the human element in music, supporting live musicians and orchestras whenever possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhenever there\u2019s a chance to play a violin, I will call a trained violinist. He has a livelihood, and the human touch touches the soul differently. My investments have always been towards my craft.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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