Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 16: Music composer Amaal Mallik, who has composed the song 'Yeh Awarapan' for the recently released Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Awarapan 2', has opened up about handling creative differences in the film industry, saying he does not back down from putting his views firmly across.

Speaking to reporters during the promotions of the film in Mumbai's BKC area, Mallik said creative differences are a natural part of the working process and that he stands by his artistic choices.

"Yes, there are creative differences. I don't back off. I don't say, 'This is wrong'. It is the ability of the other person to make creative differences. Those who have a big ego remove me from the film. Those who have a good mind, work with me. Both ways are right," he said.

Mallik said he does not believe that a film's success depends on his involvement and acknowledged that another composer could also deliver successful music.

"I don't say, their film won't run without me, and it's not like it will make much of a difference for me if I miss their film. I am Amal Malik without their films. Even if you don't take Amal Malik, someone else can give you super hit music," he said.

The composer said there was no "iron clad rule" governing creative decisions, but he preferred to stand firm on the way he wanted to approach music, even if that meant getting fewer projects or making more enemies.

"There is no iron clad rule. But I want to do it this way. That is my fight. There will be less work. There will be more enemies. People will say, 'He takes risks. Why does he do this? Why does he do this?' But, it is more important to make good music," he said.

Mallik also spoke about the perception that people from film families receive preferential treatment in the industry.

"People think I get privileges from the industry since I belong to the industry. They think insiders get a phone call easily. They get three movies in a night. Two-three people call us and remove us from the movies as well. But, I want to stand with music," he added.

'Awarapan 2' is a sequel to 'Awarapan' and sees Emraan Hashmi reprise his role as Shivam Pandit.

While 'Awarapan' was considered a flop upon its release, the film later developed a strong loyal following and attained cult status, particularly for its music and Hashmi's performance.

'Awarapan 2' is currently playing in cinemas.