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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Sapphire’ Blends Indian Rhythms With Arijit Singh as It Tops 14 Million Views

A full Punjabi edition of the June 5 release will arrive in the coming weeks ahead of his September album Play

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Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh  | Image: Instagram
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Overview

  • Released on June 5, "Sapphire" secured over 14 million YouTube views within three days of its debut.
  • Sheeran invited Arijit Singh to infuse a Punjabi verse recorded in Singh’s West Bengal hometown, merging Western pop with Indian musical traditions.
  • The collaboration began after Sheeran was inspired by Aashiqui 2’s "Tum Hi Ho," leading him to travel across India with his father to finish the track.
  • The music video features a surprise cameo by Shah Rukh Khan and scenes shot in Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City.
  • A full Punjabi version of "Sapphire" is slated for release in the coming weeks as a preview of his Play album arriving in September 2025.