How Amal Malik Mentors Arijit and Armaan on ‘Ye Aawaraapan’

Amal Malik, the composer behind the emotional title track “Ye Aawaraapan” for Imran Hashmi’s sequel *Aawaarapan‑2*, describes his working relationship with singers Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik as a mentorship built on frank communication. He tells them exactly what a line is missing, and sometimes decides that a different vocalist will record the final version. Malik points out that Armaan’s background includes assisting Sonu Nigam and KK, while Arijit’s countless demo recordings helped him refine his own style. The composer laments that modern singers rarely get such hands‑on learning because AI tools now produce scratch vocals for composers. The song, released on August 14, 2026, is a heartfelt ballad that reflects the film’s dramatic tone.