Ed Sheeran's Bollywood Debut: Rumors and Speculations Surrounding His Collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan in 'King'
Ed Sheeran's ties to India seem to be strengthening as he continues to make waves in the country. After a successful tour and a collaboration with Arijit Singh on the song "Sapphire," featuring a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, the British musician might be preparing for his Bollywood debut. In a behind-the-scenes video for "Sapphire," Sheeran shared how he convinced Shah Rukh Khan to appear in the video and discussed singing in Hindi and Punjabi. Fans are eagerly anticipating the full Punjabi version of the song, with Sheeran hinting at a Hindi version for a Bollywood movie featuring Shah Rukh Khan.
Speculation has arisen that the Hindi track may be for Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "King," directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie, which also stars Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, and others, is eagerly awaited by fans. Sheeran's appearance with director Siddharth Anand in the "Sapphire" BTS video has further fueled rumors of his involvement in the project. Despite the buzz, there has been no official confirmation about the track or its connection to "King." The film is still in production, with its release date yet to be announced.