Overview
- Released on June 5, the 'Sapphire' music video has amassed over 21 million YouTube views.
- The song merges Sheeran’s signature pop style with Hindi and Punjabi vocals by Arijit Singh, and features a cameo from Shah Rukh Khan.
- The video was shot in Singh’s Murshidabad hometown, highlighting local landscapes and Sheeran’s immersion in Indian culture during his Mathematics tour.
- Sheeran first became aware of Singh’s voice through 'Aashiqui 2' and praised him as one of the most talented artists he has met, even marking the collaboration with a Gurmukhi-script 'Neelam' tattoo.
- A full Punjabi version of 'Sapphire' is scheduled for release in the coming weeks following the song’s viral success.