Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh join Ed Sheeran in desi-style 'Sapphire' teaser that's breaking the internet. Watch

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is building anticipation for his next single Sapphire, the third release from his forthcoming album Play. The artist recently took to Instagram to share a teaser that not only showcased a glimpse of the track but also highlighted his deepening connection with Indian culture and Bollywood, with superstar Shah Rukh Khan and acclaimed singer Arijit Singh playing significant roles in the visual presentation.

In the teaser video, which has since gone viral, Shah Rukh Khan is seen singing parts of Sapphire, while Sheeran enjoys a relaxed coffee moment with Arijit Singh on a barge. The visuals also show Sheeran fully immersed in Indian culture—singing in Hindi, getting a tattoo in Punjabi that reads “Neelam” (Sapphire’s Hindi name), and playing traditional Indian instruments. He’s also seen joining a college dance troupe performing a routine choreographed to the new track.

Shah Rukh Khan and Sheeran Reunite

The teaser marks the second time Sheeran and Shah Rukh Khan have been seen sharing the screen. Last year, Sheeran visited Khan at his Mumbai residence, Mannat. During the visit, the two recreated SRK’s signature pose and danced to Deewangi Deewangi from the film Om Shanti Om. The video, which was posted jointly on Instagram, was captioned, “This is the Shape Of Us spreading love,” and garnered enthusiastic responses from fans globally.

Sheeran also held a private performance for Khan at his home during that trip. Their easy camaraderie and mutual admiration have since continued to draw attention online, with fans celebrating the unlikely but heartwarming friendship.


Photo Dump Chronicles Cultural Exploration

In a recent Instagram post titled “Sapphire dumpington,” Sheeran shared more behind-the-scenes footage from his India visit. One standout moment featured him and SRK lip-syncing to Sapphire, with Sheeran writing in the caption, “@iamsrk, love that guy so much.” The post also included a candid coffee moment with Arijit Singh and a photo of Sheeran sitting on the iconic throne from director S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali, which he excitedly captioned, “I watched Bahubali in the cinema so flipped out seeing the set.”

Sheeran’s journey through India has clearly made an impact on fans, many of whom took to social media to express their admiration. Comments such as “Give him an Aadhaar Card already” and “Bro is addicted to India” reflected the general sentiment that Sheeran has become an honorary desi.

Part of a Larger Tour and Album Rollout

Play is Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album, and Sapphire follows the earlier releases of Old Phone and Azizam. The song is scheduled for release on June 5, 2025. During the buildup, Sheeran has also been on his Mathematics Tour, which included stops in Pune, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Gurugram earlier this year. His performance in Bengaluru was his debut show in the city.

From embracing Indian traditions to collaborating with Bollywood and Indian music stalwarts, Sheeran’s promotional campaign for Sapphire goes beyond music.