His penchant for acting and 'shayari ' is well known, and now music director Anu Malik is adding a new chapter to his career.

He has turned full-time singer in Feroz Nadiadwalla 's forthcoming film "Deewane Hue Pagal ". Malik has sung three songs in the film and his voice is being used as the 'sutradhar ' or narrator in the film.

Two of the songs sung by Malik are for Akshay Kumar and one for Shahid Kapur. The music director said that Nadiadwalla insisted that he sing in the film.

"It was initially decided that I would sing only one song for the film but Feroz heard it and felt my voice would be best suited for another romantic song of Akshay. Later he insisted that I record for yet another number to be picturised on Shahid Kapur. At the end of it, he was so impressed with my voice that he insisted that I lend my voice for the sutradhar of the film too, " said Malik.

Malik has also recorded a song for Raj Kanwar 's Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer "Humko Deewana Kar Gaye " and said he was looking to sing a song in every film he composes music for.

"The biggest advantage about my voice is its originality. It doesn 't resemble any of the veteran singers in the music industry. Even the 'Do me a favour, let 's play Holi ' song in 'Waqt ' got great feedback, " said Malik.

Is Anu Malik the singer looking to dislodge any of the existing singers in Bollywood? "No way, " says Malik. "I am not competing with anyone. The truth is that the industry is zeroing on true talent. Anyone can succeed, provided he or she has the talent and can deliver the goods. "

So where does that leave his desire for acting and turning lyricist?

"I haven 't given that up either. I am still waiting for an interesting role to come along that will inspire me. As for turning lyricist, it is spontaneous. The new Indian Idol show is all set to start and I will be on the jury this time too. There 's plenty of scope for 'shayari ' there, " he smiled.