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Mumbai — : The Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is stepping into Bollywood — and he’s doing it alongside none other than Shah Rukh Khan. The buzz around SRK’s upcoming action-thriller King just got louder, with Sheeran hinting at his Hindi singing debut for the movie.
While the film King hasn’t been officially announced, updates about the star-studded cast and the film’s development have been steadily gaining traction.
Ed Sheeran Teams Up with Arijit Singh
The British pop icon is already trending across Indian social media thanks to his recent track Sapphire, a surprise Punjabi-English collaboration with Arijit Singh. The song, filled with cultural crossover, features Sheeran singing a few lines in Punjabi — and fans are obsessed.
In a behind-the-scenes clip from Sapphire, Ed is seen rehearsing Hindi and Punjabi lyrics and discussing Bollywood music, sparking speculation among fans about a possible full-fledged debut.
Ed Confirms Bollywood Song in Shah Rukh’s Film
The real surprise came when Ed himself responded to a fan comment on Instagram. When a fan asked if Sapphire’s Hindi version would be used in a Bollywood film, Ed replied:
“The Hindi song was for a Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood film. It’s a Punjabi version with Arijit. I’m currently singing in all languages.”
That one comment has sent fans into a frenzy, with many speculating the track could be featured in SRK’s ‘King’. While the full details remain under wraps, Ed Sheeran singing in a Shah Rukh Khan film is enough to make headlines worldwide.
What We Know About ‘King’ So Far
King is being directed by Siddharth Anand, known for mega hits like Pathaan and War. It’s expected to be an action-packed emotional thriller with a stellar ensemble cast:
Shah Rukh Khan in the lead
His daughter Suhana Khan, marking her big-screen debut
Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Arshad Warsi
The film is rumored to explore family dynamics, revenge, and power, with SRK in a darker, intense role.
