Ed Sheeran Releases New Single Sapphire Featuring Arijit Singh, Shah Rukh Khan Cameo

Ed Sheeran has released a vibrant new single titled "Sapphire," featuring renowned Indian artist Arijit Singh, ahead of his 2025 album Play. The song blends British pop with traditional Indian instrumentation, including sitar and Punjabi vocals, creating a rich cross-cultural celebration of love and connection. "Sapphire" was the first track Sheeran completed for Play, recorded in Goa with prominent Indian musicians, and marks a joyful and experimental direction for the album. The accompanying music video, directed by Liam Pethick, showcases scenes from India during Sheeran's tour and features a cameo by Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan. A full Punjabi version of the song, highlighting more of Singh's vocals, is set to be released soon. Fans and critics alike have praised the track for its catchy integration of Western pop and Punjabi rhythms, calling it a heartfelt homage to Sheeran's influences.