Mumbai, Actor Gurmeet Choudhary has made his singing debut with a new Disney+Hotstar series "Commander Karan Saxena", in which he plays the lead role.

The 40-year-old actor, who plays a RAW agent in the series, has lent his voice for the title track of the show.

The actor said, "I was really overwhelmed with pride while singing the title track. When Rajeshwar sir (producer of Commander Karan Saxena) asked me to sing the title track, I was a little apprehensive because I had never sung before." Press release.

"I feel I have played my part now by giving a small tribute from my side to the heroes of my country. It was surreal singing for the first time and out of my comfort zone."

Amit Khan, writer of the character and lyrics, said, “I am primarily a storyteller. But I have also been in the habit of writing poems since childhood. However, as I gradually became famous as a thriller writer, the publication of my poems took a back seat.

"Gurmeet Choudhary has lent his voice to my lyrics in this rap song of 'Commander Karan Saxena' series. He has sung this rap song brilliantly like a trained singer. He is truly a versatile person."

Directed by Jatin Wagle, the series is produced by Keylight Productions and also stars Iqbal Khan and Hruta Durgule in pivotal roles. The series released on July 8 and is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar. The music of the title track has been composed by Bharat-Saurabh.