Bollywood superstar Salman Khan extended his full support to nephew Ayaan Agnihotri at the launch of his latest track, Universal Laws, in Dubai. The event saw Salman playfully acknowledge the term “nepotism” while standing alongside Ayaan. The launch was attended by Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Neha Dhupia, and Angad Bedi. A video from the event has since surfaced on Reddit, garnering significant attention.
Salman’s Remarks on Nepotism
In the now-viral video, Salman was seen on stage with Ayaan during the launch, hosted by Dubai Bling’s DJ Bliss. When DJ Bliss praised Salman and the Khan family for their unwavering support for Ayaan, the actor immediately quipped, “That’s what nepotism is!” His lighthearted remark was met with laughter from the audience, including Ayaan, who stood beside him.
Salman further expressed his pride in Ayaan’s musical journey, saying, “His parents, good producers. Both the kids, Alizeh and Ayaan.” The audience cheered as he officially launched the song. Ayaan is the son of Atul Agnihotri and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, the latter being Salman’s sister.
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Previous Collaboration
Salman and Ayaan previously collaborated on the song You Are Mine, in which Ayaan contributed the rap portions. The track, composed by Vishal Mishra, featured Salman in the music video alongside his nephew.
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Salman’s Upcoming Film Sikandar
On the professional front, Salman is gearing up for his next film, Sikandar. A new poster for the action-packed film was released recently, featuring Salman alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Prateik Babbar, and Sathyaraj.
Directed by AR Murugadoss, known for films such as Ghajini, Thuppakki, Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, and Sarkar, Sikandar is set for a theatrical release on Eid 2025.