Zayn Malik reveals 'inspiration' behind his first interview in six years

Zayn Malik has finally unveiled the inspiration behind his first interview in six years. 

Malik, after leaving One Direction in 2015, distanced himself from the public eye to keep a low profile. But, he recently made a rare appearance after six years in a latest podcast, Call Me Daddy. 

During the chat, he revealed that he felt over exposed while he was a part of the One Direction. Therefore, he wanted to time to expose himself again publicly. 

"I feel like we were so overexposed in the band. That's why I took the time that I have to, like, not even necessarily do interviews", told Zayn.

Malik also revealed why he has suddenly chosen to become a public personality and who was the real inspiration behind the change.

The British singer gave credit to his daughter Khai for all the change. He said that he wanted to set a good example for her, and that is the reason he chose to make a rare appearance in the latest podcast, reports E!

"Since I've had my daughter, the main thing in my mind is trying to be a good example to her. That's why I'm even doing this interview, you know? I used to get a lot of anxiety around having a conversation like this. And I want her to be able to look at me and be like, 'My dad's doing this.'"

Gigi Hadid's former partner added: "I'm super full on, hands on with my child every chance I can be," he added. "If I could get 60 percent, I would have it."

Malik has a daughter named Khai with supermodel Gigi Hadid. The duo has, however, split up, but they are co-parenting their child with full responsibility.

On the work front, Zayn Malik recently released his first solo song in two years, Love Like This. His ex, Gigi Hadid, despite all the differences, showed immense support to her daughter's father on his new venture.