Malik Bendjelloul Quotes

“Success is not only one thing. It's not only having a nice house in Beverly Hills and driving a nice Mercedes.”

“There are many people who are behind whatever I've achieved so far. My dad, Daboo Malik, is my mentor and guiding light who supported and influenced me. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to be what I am today. Besides him, Salman Khan is yet another important person who is my biggest and constant inspiration.”

“Yahya related to me from Malik that he heard that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "I have left two things with you. As long as you hold fast to them, you will not go astray. They are the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet.”

“Be ready for huge failures to achieve huge success, Be receptive for criticism. It can be constructive too.!”

“Success advances the man's cause, adversity cleans the man's soul.”

“I can sing in various genres, but my heart truly lies in singing romantic songs. This has been my forte ever since I was 8 or 9.”

“I am a huge romantic at heart.”

“I am a very romantic person, and I love 'love' - however cheesy that sounds!”

“I've got three sisters, five aunties, and my mom. It must have had an influence on me growing up.”

“Our parents are obviously proud, but they're still trying to get used to the fact that we're in a band. I have a feeling my mom would actually like One Direction if I wasn't in it!”