India, Oct. 9 -- He might have a new project in the pipeline, but composer Anu Malik has been making headlines for his feud with nephew, composer-singer Amaal Mallik.

Controversy first struck in July, when Amaal accused Anu of sabotaging his father, singer Daboo Malik's career due to jealousy. Last month, on a reality show, Amaal claimed that his uncle had 'abandoned' him during the Mumbai floods of 2005.

Addressing the claims, Anu tells us, "A lie told 1,000 times will never become the truth. One can't waste energy reacting to everything." The 64-year-old adds, "My father (composer Sardar Malik) always told me, never allow poison to churn in your mind. If you do, you'll never be a good composer. People may hurt you, but they can't take...