Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Amaal Mallik Clarifies Salman Khan Credit Dispute Over Hero Song
Amaal Mallik composed the song “Main Hoon Hero Tera.”
The song appeared in the 2015 movie Hero.
Mallik said a Salman Khan Films post did not name him as the composer.
He also said lyricist Kumaar was not named.
The post was made for the film’s 11th anniversary.
Later, Mallik said he was not personally criticizing Salman Khan.
He said musicians have been asking for proper credit for decades.
He believes creators should be respected and recognized for their work.
Amaal Mallik earlier criticized Salman Khan Films for omitting music credits.
The dispute concerns “Main Hoon Hero Tera” from the 2015 film Hero.
Mallik said lyricist Kumaar was also left uncredited in an anniversary post.
He later clarified that his comments were not directed at Salman Khan.
Mallik said creators have fought for music credits for over four decades.
- Who
- Music composer Amaal Mallik, lyricist Kumaar, Salman Khan Films, and Salman Khan are involved in the dispute.
- What
- Mallik criticized the omission of songwriting credits and later clarified that his comments were about the broader fight for music credits, not Salman Khan personally.
- When
- Mallik made the clarification on Sunday; the earlier post marked Hero’s 11th anniversary.
- Where
- The comments were made on Instagram Stories.
- Why
- Mallik said creators should receive proper credit and respect for their work.
- Song
- “Main Hoon Hero Tera”
- Film
- Hero
- Film release year
- 2015
- Composer
- Amaal Mallik
- Lyricist
- Kumaar
- Disputed post
- A Salman Khan Films Instagram post marking Hero’s 11th anniversary
- Mallik’s clarification
- He said his comments were not directed at Salman Khan personally.