After numerous speculations over Kajol’s sister, Tanisha’s debut (which was allegedly supposed to be a Yash Chopra-produced venture), Sssshhh... has arrived at last. Instead of introducing herself with big names as earlier reported, Tanisha will be seen with Dino Morea (in desperate need of a hit after Raaz) and Karan Nath (last seen in the low-profile hit Yeh Dil Aashiqana). Anu Malik has been roped in to compose for this well-hyped movie, and a host of less popular lyricists (Parveen Bhardwaj, Rahat Indori, Yogesh, Dev Kohli) pen the lyrics. 

Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik open Sssshhh... with Tera Mera Dil. The song is anything but novel; it’s your average romantic number relying heavily on the duffli for rhythm. Nonetheless, the number is still enjoyable and makes for a pleasing, soft listening. Sonu and Alka give a flawless rendition to this song. Lyrically, Tera Mera Dil is nothing to write home about (are we listening Mr. Bhardwaj?).

Rewind! That’s the first word that comes to mind after listening to Dheere Dheere Hua. The merging of Indian percussion and European melodies creates an aura of fantasy for the listener! Adnan Sami’s silky smooth bass vocals emboss this aura, while Alka gives one of her finest renditions in recent times! Once again, the lyrics are as old as the hills, but all the other aspect of the song make it a definite "YES" for the ears.

When will lyricists learn that English lyrics do not belong in a Hindi soundtrack? The reason being that the Indian pronunciation of English words induces ridicule and laughter. Thus, Mohabbat Mein Yeh fails to win any praise. Shaan is strictly OK (when he doesn’t sing the word "with" as "Vhith"), which is a change from his usual laudable singing! Malik composes a peppy song that could have been a superhit if it only had decent lyrics. Mr. Indori, please take a hint.

Kab Mera Haal-e-Dil is a song tailor-made for an obsessive lover (please don’t take this as a reference to the plot of the movie). Sonu Nigam, along-side Malik’s bleak tunes, sends an influx of fear through the listener’s heart. However, if listened to carefully, the songs sounds a bit like Malik’s San Sanana from Asoka.

If badi didi Kajol had a movie named Sapnay, then chotti bahen Tanisha can at least have a song by the same name in her debut. Once again, we have another song that has a weird choice of music, changing tempos like socks. Sonu Nigam is monotonous, and Alka Yagnik screeches her pathetic lyrics. Overall, this song is OK to say the most.

Party time! Sssshhh... really ends with a bang, and we have Ishqé Da Maara Hai to thank for that! You’ll be on your feet in no time, dancing to the dhol’s infectious beats of this Punjabi number. Dev Kohli, a specialist in these types of songs, hits all the right notes with his lyrics (although the rap intervals are annoying). Sukhwindra Singh doesn’t spring a surprise with his appearance in this song, but Jaspinder Narula would have been much preferred over Sunidhi Chauhan, for she just doesn’t have the talent for a Punjabi song. But who cares, it’s a great song!

Regardless of great songs like Dheere Dheere Hua, Kab Mere Haal-e-Dil, and the best song of all, Ishqé Da Maara Hai, the music of Sssshhh... just doesn’t have what it takes to be considered an album worth buying a CD for– maybe the cassette tape will do. To be fair, Anu Malik’s Sssshhh... is mediocre.