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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Sapphire’ Surpasses 21 Million Views, Punjabi Version Nears Release

Filmed in Arijit Singh’s West Bengal hometown, the video underscores Sheeran’s embrace of Indian culture ahead of a Punjabi rendition

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Ed Sheeran responds to a fan  | Image: Instagram
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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.