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PSL 2019's anthem is finally out. Did Fawad Khan do it justice?

PSL 2019's anthem is finally out. Did Fawad Khan do it justice?

Does Khel Deewano Ka manage to get you on your feet?
18 Jan, 2019

Pakistan Super League is incomplete without its musical anthem; it envitably becomes the soundtrack of the following cricket season.

Produced by Shuja Haider, this year, we've got Fawad Khan singing the official song titled 'Khel Deewano Ka' featuring Young Desi (the first three PSL anthems were sung by Ali Zafar) and can we just say, we're so glad they decided to switch things up!

As is the case with most of these anthems, we didn't really like it at first but the more we listened to it, the more it grew on us and hey, it doesn't hurt that the video's a fun one! However, Fawad's singing aside, we did feel it was missing a little oomph factor, perhaps it was just a lot more tamer than we expected.

PSL's grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 14 February 2019 and The Dubai International Stadium will see a star-studded line-up that includes Fawad, Pitbull, Junoon, Aima Baig and Shuja Haider to name a few.

Comments

josef Jan 18, 2019 10:30pm
Sorry, but it was more Bollywood than an anthem for cricket. There was very little cricket in it. Could have dome much better!!
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Gul Hassan Jan 18, 2019 10:46pm
Not too bad, This anthem would be great if Ali Zafar , Fawad Khan and Shahzad Roy would have shared the voice and screen.
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almond99 Jan 18, 2019 11:07pm
Loved it! fawad was brilliant (dudes' got some moves!) and the music was refreshing from previous years. i think it was time to move on from ali zafar.
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Common Sense Jan 18, 2019 11:39pm
This was hard to watch. Not very good. Hope Karachi will win this year!
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Lea Jan 18, 2019 11:44pm
Terrible
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Strategist Jan 19, 2019 12:03am
Fazool tareen anthem. Nothing catchy about it and doesn't even come close to what Ali Zafar has made over last three years. Why change any way, when his anthem tunes were a global hit??
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Strategist Jan 19, 2019 12:04am
@almond99 what's sporty about this song?
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Hasnain Jan 19, 2019 12:15am
Beat seems to be really nice right in line with PSL chorus are also nice, but Fawwad voice did not do justice.
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WeCare Jan 19, 2019 12:31am
Music is good but video looks pretty basic. Doesn’t appear to be synching with the music
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Mansoor Jan 19, 2019 01:18am
Awesome!!
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Pak uk Jan 19, 2019 01:38am
Not bad.. but ab seeti baje Gil was best. And Lahore Qalandars.. qalander lahore qalander was best.. you need a bit of hip hop.
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Simplybilli Jan 19, 2019 01:42am
Enjoyed it! Great composition . Fawad Khan has a lovely voice ..he should not stop singing! Liked it better than the last two psl ones.
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Wazir Jan 19, 2019 02:34am
Good work done by fawad
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A shah Jan 19, 2019 02:52am
Sorry could not sit through it. Nodded off
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MA Jatoi Jan 19, 2019 03:01am
Not good!
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Bilal Jan 19, 2019 03:11am
Disappointing. Fawad has aged
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careless whispers Jan 19, 2019 03:21am
A Total Let Down...... Sorry but it was a complete disappointment
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AdilA Jan 19, 2019 03:35am
He should stick to acting.
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Rashid Jan 19, 2019 06:18am
PCB more focused on songs and advertisement...where is cricket?
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Kidska Jan 19, 2019 08:39am
Background of the song was copied from telugu movie song
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Haque Jan 19, 2019 10:47am
This is even better than the ones before.
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Ovais Jan 19, 2019 11:08am
Not at all. The should it dump right now without taking this torture forward. The anthem or song whatever you call it is very low on excitement. PSL should use the song by Strings which is far better than this one.
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Faizan Jan 19, 2019 11:14am
I was surprised to see that Call the Band was not involved in the PSL Anthem. I believe they did a wonderful job with last year's Zalmi song which would rate as one of the best songs of PSL through out. They would have rocked and nailed PSL Anthem as well. This one had nothing to go gaga about. Josh dikha de tu or baja baja de tu????? Seriously? is this the best they could do?
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shoaib Jan 19, 2019 11:28am
Seriously not even close to a good cricket anthem. He didn't do the justice and only focused on reviving his youth by trimming hair, doing a clean shave and off course his jeans jacket from 90's. Its' a no effort song with only focus on "Fawad Khan ne gaaya hai toh hit hi hoga".
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isha Jan 19, 2019 12:12pm
I am surprised ali zafar's pop song was considered an anthem in the first place you need an anthem you hire composers like ali azmat, faraz anwar, ali noor zulfi NOT shuja haider who is well knows for soft pop love songs and this what he composed a soft pop song just like ali zafar song . Also psl go hear songs by noorie and ali azmat they had brilliant lyrics get them to write lyrics. The song is not bad People in this country just need a reason to bash fawad khan.
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Farhan Jan 19, 2019 01:33pm
it's totally injustice :(
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Waqas Jan 19, 2019 03:26pm
I really liked it, catchy beat. Plus the rap was nice too
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Sadaf Jan 19, 2019 03:27pm
Brilliant
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Beiging China Jan 19, 2019 03:57pm
Big no
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Sensible_Citizen Jan 19, 2019 09:03pm
i don't know but i feel something missing in it. It lacks passion and low pitch (tame) may be. Its kinda more like a bollywood song instead of an anthem.
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Facade Jan 19, 2019 09:31pm
It is great,why do people give so much negativity to anything being done , to up lift Pakistani spirit's ! Learn love and respect your talented artists,sports,and country! Honestly , Fawad and the team did a great job.
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Shehla Jan 19, 2019 10:13pm
Sorry it’s too difficult to consume the first time, forget repeated viewings/ listenings. PSL needs a catchy anthem with more music and less lyrics. Think uplifting music between overs. Organizers should opt for genuine talent over celebrity endorsements.
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zee Jan 19, 2019 10:32pm
Well if they're getting Pitbull to perform at PSL opening, why not make an anthem with him? Would have pulled more fame for PSL and Pakistan!?!
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Taaj Jan 20, 2019 07:10am
Alright, Fawad is cute, but it doesn't mean that this anthem is good as well. Ali Zafar was magical in his seeti bajay gi. PSL has failed to revive that magic. Even the rhyming is not good... where does the ''Baja bajaa de'' really fits?
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Zayyan Hussain Jan 20, 2019 04:00pm
Welldone and Keep it up
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Zayyan Hussain Jan 20, 2019 04:02pm
Ali Zafar And Fawad Khan You both sing best song
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Zayyan Hussain Jan 20, 2019 04:06pm
Good Congratulations Fawad Khan You are a good singer As Ali Zafar was he was also a best singer You both a best singer in the world
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MJ Jan 21, 2019 10:45am
The song is good. It's quite catchy. Though as many people said it should have shown more cricket for being a cricket anthem. Fawad Khan is very handsome there is no doubt on that but in this video he seems bit tired. Ali Zafar's voice is better than Fawad Khan when it comes to singing.
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Anon Jan 21, 2019 04:03pm
Just another video.
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Aftab Jan 21, 2019 09:01pm
Its just Funny
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