You have to witness the camaraderie of Mohan Kannan and Kaustubh Dhavale aka Koco to understand the reason Agnee has stuck together. Since 2007, the band has shaped the horizon of Indian rock with their earthy and powerful rock ballads. For Kannan, Koco, drummer Hrishikesh Datar bassist Chirayu Vedekar, and percussionist Varun Venkit, the last 15 years have been a whirlwind.

“It feels like yesterday when we got together and started the band. Suddenly now, we have grey hairs in our beards,” lead guitarist and producer Koco laughs. Vocalist Kannan adds that the thought of performing all of their released numbers made him think if he should carry oxygen tanks onto the stage. They may be greying, but they remain rock musicians. The band will kick off their 15th anniversary celebrations with the performance at Rule 34 on May 12.