'My dad and Bobby uncle were in college together, they have been friends since then': Salman Khan’s nephew Ayaan Agnihotri opens up on playback debut with 'C'mon Baby' for Bobby Deol starrer 'Bandar'

Musician Ayaan Agnihotri, popularly known as Agni, has taken a major step in his career by making his Bollywood playback singing debut. After releasing several independent tracks, the young artist has now lent his voice to C’mon Baby, a song featured in Bobby Deol’s film Bandar. The project marks his first association with a mainstream Hindi film as a playback singer.

Why was the song 'C'mon Baby' special for Ayaan Agnihotri?

For Agni, the opportunity carried personal significance because of his long-standing connection with Bobby Deol. Having known the actor since childhood, he viewed the recording process as more than just a professional assignment. In a chat with Hindustan Times, he said, “It was very exciting to have 'C’mon Baby' for my first Bollywood track. I have known Bobby uncle since I was a child and making the track for him was a different experience.

” The singer described the moment as memorable and meaningful, especially because it involved someone closely connected to his family.Agni also spoke about the friendship shared by his father, filmmaker Atul Agnihotri, and Bobby Deol. According to him, their relationship dates back to their college years and continued through their early days in the film industry. Sharing that connection, he said, “My dad and Bobby uncle were in college together, they have been friends since then and even started their acting careers together.

It was an interesting and wholesome experience recording playback for Bobby uncle.

” The family bond added an emotional dimension to his first Bollywood playback assignment and made the project even more special.

Ayaan Agnihotri heaps praise on 'Bandar' and Bobby Deol

The musician did not hold back while discussing the film itself. He praised the story and highlighted Bobby Deol’s performance as one of the major strengths of the project. Speaking about the film, he said, “Bandar was gritty and phenomenal.

Bobby uncle's performance was fantastic. It's definitely some of the best work that he's done. It's a different character, and you get to witness his gruesome journey. I really enjoyed the film.

”While 'C’mon Baby' marks his first playback outing, Agni made it clear that he is open to pursuing more opportunities in Bollywood in the future. Discussing his plans, he stated, “Yes, definitely. I am happy to help. Any opportunities that come my way are most welcome.”

Meanwhile, Bandar has also drawn critical attention.

More about 'Bandar'

'Bandar' is a gritty, crime-thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by the acclaimed duo Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee ('Paatal Lok', 'Kohrra'). The film stars Bobby Deol as Sameer "Samar" Mehra, an aging, fading television superstar whose life plummets into chaos when an ex-fling accuses him of rape after being ghosted. Navigating a deeply flawed law enforcement and prison system, the film presents an uncompromising, dark look into the fallout of public allegations and modern relational complexities.

Backed by an impressive ensemble cast including Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, and Raj B. Shetty, 'Bandar' has earned praise for its raw performances and was selected as the prestigious closing film for the 2026 National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) in Melbourne.