India, June 3 -- Apart from his music, composer and singer Amaal Mallik is often trending online for his unfiltered revelations on social media. "Not many from Bollywood want to call a spade a spade," says Amaal, talking about being vocal with his thoughts. Ahead of his upcoming concert in Gurugram on June 5, we ask him if there was ever a time, during his hustling days, that the singer wanted to give up and take a step back from the industry.

"I feel that every day and then I force myself back up (laughs). It's a funny journey. I came to this place with the simple intention to make my father and mother proud, and prove that my legacy has what it takes to go ahead through all these years. I really believe that we all have our highs and l...