Ed Sheeran sings with Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh in music video for Sapphire. Watch
The singer had shared a sneak peek into this Western-Punjabi fusion project, which is part of his eighth studio album, Play. Ed had talked about Arijit helping him out with the Punjabi lyrics but hadn't been clear whether the singer would be singing on the track or not. The visuals from the video include Ed travelling in a local bus, dancing with people in a cafe, exploring the sets of Baahubali, and taking in the scenic Hooghly River while standing on the barge in Kolkata. Much of the music video is shot in POV-style with the camera set straight on Sheeran as he travels from city to city.
ALSO READ | Ed Sheeran 'loves' Shah Rukh Khan and drinking coffee with Arijit Singh: 'These guys were some of the best…'
'Play' is expected to come out on September 12, and three singles from the album have already been released. The album is much more interactive than anything Ed has put out in the past, with all three songs building some sort of connection with his fans. 'Azizam', which came out in April, is Ed's ode to Persian heritage and culture, and he even recorded a looper version of the song on the roofs of Old Delhi. The next single, 'Old Phone', again has a very personal and touching music video, with Ed doing a pop-up show for all his fans in a local pub. He said, 'I wanted fans to all come to this special first pop-up Old Phone pub gig to all be there for the same reason and be emotionally connected. I wanted everyone in that room to have felt the same feelings of nostalgia, longing, joy and sadness I had felt from going through my old phone.'
'Sapphire' maintains the tone for the album which Ed Sheeran incidentally completed during his trip to Goa, even though all three tracks are quite different from one another.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Indian Express
Express News Quiz: SRK, Kiran Desai and Justin Timberlake
Welcome to The Indian Express' weekly news quiz. You know the drill — there are 10 quiz questions below, woven around major events from India and the world. Your job is to sniff out the answers while being mindful of the timer. Any score above 80 will be commendable. Good luck, and see you on the other side! Before you try our other games, a look at the rich stories that couldn't make it into the quiz this week: Why Ernest Hemingway was the boxer of American letters | Is India's economy 'dead' as Donald Trump claimed? | Sent to Pakistan in Pahalgam aftermath, 63-year-old set to return to family in Jammu as Centre makes an exception BEGINNERS | The IE Mini Crossword, made with Indian English MEDIUM | Digital Sudoku with pen, pencil and checking tools EXPERT | Chess strategy puzzle: find best moves, solve trivia Aishwarya Khosla is a journalist currently serving as Deputy Copy Editor at The Indian Express. Her writings examine the interplay of culture, identity, and politics. She began her career at the Hindustan Times, where she covered books, theatre, culture, and the Punjabi diaspora. Her editorial expertise spans the Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Online desks. She was the recipient of the The Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, where she studied political campaigns, policy research, political strategy and communications for a year. She pens The Indian Express newsletter, Meanwhile, Back Home. Write to her at or You can follow her on Instagram: @ink_and_ideology, and X: @KhoslaAishwarya. ... Read More
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
Farah Khan recalls female co-stars' fights over Ajay Devgn on set: ‘Wig ke sath ek doosre ko maarte the'
Filmmaker Farah Khan shared amusing memories of female co-stars playfully fighting over Ajay Devgn early in his career, even hitting each other with wigs. Devgn, usually quiet, was embarrassed by the teasing. The news comes as Ajay reprises his role in 'Son of Sardaar 2,' directed by Vijay Kumar Arora. Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan shared some amusing throwback stories about Bollywood star Ajay Devgn . She recalled that early in his career, the female co-actors on set often found themselves competing for his attention, leading to playful rivalries among them. Heroines fighting over Ajay Devgn Farah said, 'I have worked with so many heroines who were fighting for Ajay on the film sets. There were so many fights happening. They were hitting each other with wigs! Ajay was a total lady killer back then'. Ajay Devgn's embarrassment and Farah's tease Devgn, usually known for his quiet and composed nature, couldn't hide his embarrassment. Farah playfully teased him, saying, 'You were always the silent type, right? That's your whole modus operandi!'. Ajay's shy response The actor appeared clearly embarrassed and responded with a shy grin, 'That's just how I am... you're embarrassing me now!'. About 'Son of Sardaar 2' and director Vijay Kumar Arora 'Son of Sardaar 2' marks the entry of director Vijay Kumar Arora into Bollywood. He is well-known for his successful Punjabi films such as 'Harjeeta' and 'Kali Jotta'. This sequel features Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Jassi, with Mrunal Thakur starring opposite him as the lead actress. The movie boasts a diverse and extensive cast, featuring notable actors such as Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Sharat Saxena, and Roshni Walia. Additionally, it includes a posthumous appearance by Mukul Dev, alongside important roles played by Ashwini Kalsekar and Sahil Mehta.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Son of Sardaar 2 box office collection day 1: Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur's film opens with ₹6 crore, trails behind Raid 2
Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 has opened to a modest start at the box office, earning approximately ₹6.21 crore on its first day according to Sacnilk. Despite Ajay's star power and the film's wide release across major Indian cities, the film struggled to pull in large crowds, especially when compared to his recent hit Raid 2. Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2 opened modestly at ₹ 4.19 crore on its first day, struggling against the success of Raid 2. Son of Sardaar 2 trails behind Raid 2 first day collections Earlier this year, Raid 2 had a far stronger debut, raking in ₹19.25 crore on Day 1 alone. Released on a national holiday, Raid 2 enjoyed high occupancy rates (over 34% overall) and a strong word-of-mouth push that propelled it past the ₹100 crore mark within days. Son of Sardaar 2 occupancy in major cities In contrast, Son of Sardaar 2 saw lower occupancy across all regions, with cities like Mumbai and Pune averaging around 14–16%, while Lucknow and Jaipur performed better with over 30% turnout during peak hours. Lucknow emerged as the strongest market, recording an impressive 33.33% overall occupancy, peaking at 50% during evening shows—the highest among all cities. Similarly, Jaipur followed closely with 32.67% overall, reaching 43% in the evening, and 25% in morning shows, indicating robust local interest. The National Capital Region (NCR) also posted solid figures, clocking 23.33% overall occupancy with a notable jump in the afternoon (27%) and evening (31%) shows. Chennai, despite having only 52 shows, registered 20.5% occupancy, largely driven by afternoon and evening slots. Chandigarh (15.67%), Bhopal (13.67%), Hyderabad (13%), and Pune (13.67%) showed balanced but subdued turnouts across time slots. Surat had the lowest footfall on opening day, recording just 5% overall occupancy, with minimal spikes throughout the day. Ahmedabad also underperformed at 9.33% overall, peaking only at 12% in the afternoon, despite 398 shows. About Son of Sardaar 2 Son of Sardaar 2 brings Ajay Devgn back as Jassi and Mrunal Thakur as the female lead. The film marks the Bollywood debut of director Vijay Kumar Arora, known for his acclaimed Punjabi films like Harjeeta and Kali Jotta. The film features a large ensemble cast, including Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Sharat Saxena, and Roshni Walia. It also features Mukul Dev in a posthumous appearance, along with Ashwini Kalsekar and Sahil Mehta in key roles.
