Ed Sheeran India: ‘Sapphire’ BTS & Travel Memories
Ed Sheeran unveils his captivating India adventure! This behind-the-scenes look at Sheeran’s “Sapphire” music video offers a glimpse into the British pop star’s three-week journey. Explore Sheeran’s collaborations with Arijit Singh, including the Punjabi hook, and his memorable meeting with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan. Discover the inspiration drawn from exploring Hyderabad,Shillong,and the spice markets of Old Delhi. The “Sapphire” video stems from Sheeran’s forthcoming album, ”Play.” news Directory 3 reports on Sheeran’s experiences, from a padel game to the idea of a Hindi song. Learn how Arijit Singh’s participation completed “Sapphire.” Sheeran described India as a place of cultural richness and chaos. Anticipate the full Punjabi version of “Sapphire.” Discover what’s next …
Ed Sheeran’s India trip: ‘Sapphire’ song, Arijit Singh and Shah Rukh Khan
Updated June 19, 2025
British pop star Ed Sheeran recently offered fans a glimpse into his three-week India adventure. The trip, wich served as inspiration for his “Sapphire” music video, involved collaborations with Indian music icon Arijit Singh and a meeting with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The “Sapphire” music video is from Sheeran’s upcoming album, “Play.”
Sheeran’s journey included visits to the sets of “Baahubali” in Hyderabad, playing soccer in Shillong, exploring Old Delhi’s spice markets, and jamming with musicians in Mumbai. He described India as a place with a “rich tapestry of culture,” acknowledging its beauty and energy, but also its “full-on chaos.”
A highlight of the trip was his time with Shah Rukh Khan. Sheeran recounted meeting Khan at Gymkhana, an Indian restaurant in London, where Khan invited him to his home in bandra for a game of padel. Sheeran said Khan suggested they collaborate on a Hindi song for one of his film projects. sheeran later asked Khan to appear in the “Sapphire” video.
Sheeran also collaborated with Arijit Singh, singing the Punjabi hook in “Sapphire.” He traveled to Singh’s hometown in west Bengal, a journey of nearly 36 hours. Sheeran called working with Singh “the final jigsaw piece of this song.”
Sheeran praised Singh, saying, “He’s one of the moast talented humans I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful he shared his talent with me for this song.” He added that a full Punjabi version of their recording would be released soon.
What’s next
Sheeran’s “Play” album is anticipated to drop later this year, with fans eagerly awaiting the full Punjabi version of “Sapphire” featuring Arijit Singh.