Indian music composer, Anu Malik slapped himself multiple times during an audition of the music reality show, Indian Idol 11.

The video shows Malik slapping himself multiple times expressing his displeasure during an audition. A contestant left Malik and other judges,  Neha Kakkar and Vishal Daldani in shock with his off-key singing.

 While Anu slapped himself, Neha was in splits and Vishal put his hand on his head and gasped. The contestant stopped to drink water as he sang, Bulleya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil loudly.

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“Pani piyo! Jaise sur utar aaya hai gale se, pani bhi utrega (Drink water! The way melody disappeared down your throat, the water will too),” Anu told him.

The contestant continued singing and then Malik began to slap himself hard.

Several years ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.

Neha can be heard saying, “Arre, lag jayegi (You will hurt yourself). He is hitting himself.”

A decade ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.