Popstar Ed Sheeran stirs responses after releasing a track featuring Arijit Singh
Ed Sheeran's latest drop, Sapphire, has sent fans into a whirlwind of excitement! This time, the Grammy-winning singer has fused his pop charm with Indian culture, creating an enchanting number that's leaving listeners spellbound.
In Sapphire, Ed collaborates with acclaimed Indian artist Arijit Singh, and if you blink, you might miss a quick cameo by none other than Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. The music video for the song was released on YouTube, showcasing Ed roaming through India on a motorbike with Singh, visiting their hometowns.
Fans are ecstatic about Ed embracing the local culture, especially his on-point Punjabi skills during the catchy chorus, "Cham cham, cham cham Sitare wargi."
One fan couldn't help but express their feelings, commenting, "Ed looks so joyful [teary-eyed emoji]." Another echoed the sentiment, "[Is it just me, or does Ed Sheeran seem happier now?]"
A third fan highlighted the catchy Punjabi beat, saying, "The chorus has such a Punjabi vibe. That's awesome!"
The reactions didn't stop there, with fans raving about Arijit Singh's flawless vocals and Shah Rukh Khan's brief appearance. "[What a song. Wow!! Ed + Glimpse of SRK + Arijit's Voice]" was one enthusiastic fan's response.
"This is iconic on so many levels [heart-eyes emoji] Having Arijit Singh AND Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in the same video. Like whatttttt [flame emoji]," wrote another fan.
The video for Sapphire was filmed across various Indian locations during Ed's tour earlier this year. It captures the singer at the heart of the action as he strolls down bustling streets, visits tourist spots, and shares laughter with locals.
While it might seem like Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh are featured in the actual song, they only appeared in the promotional video for the song, teasing fans.
Sapphire stands out as a unique blend of love, destiny, and spirituality, adding depth to Ed's already impressive discography. The celestial and intimate imagery used in the song adds a touch of mysticism to the transformative power of love. And with its Punjabi interludes, it achieves a universal appeal that transcends cultures.
The Punjabi interludes in Sapphire have resonated deeply with fans, making the song culturally universal. In the music video, Ed Sheeran collaborates with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, adding an extra layer of excitement for viewers. The celestial and intimate imagery in the song, along with its blend of love, destiny, and spirituality, sets it apart from other tracks in Ed's discography.
