Mumbai: Singer Armaan Malik did not hold back while responding to criticism of his brother, music composer and singer Amaal Mallik, on the recently concluded Bigg Boss 19.

A social media user had called Amaal’s performance on the reality show “dogla” (double standards), prompting Armaan to fire back with a witty reply on Monday morning, “bhai bass kardo. show khatam hogaya. reserve your hate for next season ke contestants lol.”

The younger Malik also teased fans about future collaborations with his brother, saying: “We’re working on it, will share more updates as we build on it.”

Amaal Mallik, who participated in Bigg Boss 19 hosted by Salman Khan, made it to the top five of the season, which was eventually won by actor Gaurav Khanna. Other contestants in the top five included Pranit More, Farrhana Bhatt, and Tanya Mittal.

Following his exit, Armaan shared an emotional post on Instagram, celebrating his brother’s honesty and perseverance throughout the show. Sharing two pictures from the Family Week episode, he wrote: “Onwards and upwards, no looking back! You walked this path with such courage and strength, and the world watched your truth and your journey unfold. I cannot wait for you to come back home so we can make magic with our music again! So proud of you, I love you @amaal_mallik”

Amaal also reflected on his experience, posting a heartfelt message for his fans, whom he fondly calls his “Amaalians.” “Top 5. From walking into the house with uncertainty to standing in the Top 5. I’ve grown, I’ve learned, I’ve felt, and I’ve lived every second. Bigg Boss 19 gave me a journey I’ll never forget, but my biggest strength were you guys, my Amaalians. Your love carried me further than I ever thought I’d go. Thank you for carrying me till the very end! Signing off, with a full heart.”