Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) “Deewane Huye Paagal” by T-Series has got to be the most honey soundtrack of the season.

Anu Malik seems to have delivered the songs over the phone to producer Sajid Nadiadwala who likes an arabesque aura in the songs that his favourite hero Akshay Kumar croons on screen.


To no one’s surprise, “Tu hai tu hai” sounds like something straight out of producer Nadiadwala’s “Hera Pheri”. But hold on to that trot - because the chintzy soundtrack goes downhill all the way.

Anu Malik the singer takes over the album, precipitating the calamitous consequences. Let’s face it…we don’t really want to hear him singing, even if he thinks he’s a great singer.

The Malik-motivated vocals like “Maar sutiya” and “Chakle chakle” make you wince in embarrassment. Please! Can music director take a hint? Bappi Lahiri made the mistake of mauling his melodies. Malik will have to learn the hard way.

The nauseating limit is the “Sutradhar” track in two parts where Malik unravels the entire plot of the film, but bit by bit…like a molar job performed over leisurely sessions by a dentist who has had onions for lunch.

This mealy-mouthed album shows how far Malik has slipped in the game of chart-frenzy. Buck up, Malik. There’re far more talented composers catching up.