Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh Team Up for Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Film King
British pop star Ed Sheeran has sparked excitement among Bollywood and music fans worldwide by hinting at a collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh for the upcoming film King. In a recent Instagram comment, Sheeran revealed that he recorded a Hindi song for a Bollywood movie starring Shah Rukh Khan. He also mentioned working on a Punjabi version of the track “Sapphire” alongside Arijit Singh, one of India’s most popular playback singers.
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While Sheeran did not explicitly name King, the timing of his comment and the involvement of Arijit Singh have fueled strong speculation that the collaboration is for Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously helmed the blockbuster Pathaan, King is scheduled for release in 2026. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, and Suhana Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, who is expected to play a prominent role.
This collaboration marks a significant moment as it blends the global appeal of Ed Sheeran with the soulful voice of Arijit Singh, promising a musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries. Fans are particularly excited as this might also be the musical debut of Suhana Khan in Bollywood, potentially linking the star father-daughter duo through this project.
With the fusion of international and Indian music talents, King is expected not only to deliver on cinematic spectacle but also to bring fresh and dynamic music to the Bollywood scene. The involvement of Ed Sheeran adds a global dimension to the film’s soundtrack, making it one of the most awaited music collaborations in recent times.
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