Ed Sheeran recalls Shah Rukh Khan telling him to make a song for King a day after ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ was released: “I had to”
Ed Sheeran has revealed how his collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan eventually led to his first Hindi song, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye,’ for the actor’s upcoming film King. The singer-songwriter recently shared details about the collaboration on Instagram, recalling his first meeting with the Bollywood superstar and how their friendship developed over the years.
According to Sheeran, when he first met Shah Rukh Khan, the actor told him that he had to make a song for his next film. The project would also mark Sheeran’s first Hindi song and his debut as a singer in a Bollywood film.
The two continued to stay in touch after their initial meeting. During Sheeran’s recent visit to India, he also met Shah Rukh at the actor’s home while working on his music video for ‘Sapphire.’ Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh featured in the video.
Ed Sheeran calls working with Arijit Singh a dream project
Sheeran also spoke about collaborating with Arijit Singh on ‘Tu Mil Jaaye.’ The track brings together Sheeran, Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi on vocals, with music composed by Sachin-Jigar.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Sheeran described it as a dream project, particularly because it brought together people he has enjoyed working with and admires.
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The song also marks another collaboration between Sheeran and Shah Rukh Khan after the actor’s appearance in the singer’s ‘Sapphire’ music video.
‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ features in Shah Rukh Khan’s King
‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ is part of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King, which is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24, 2026. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and also stars Deepika Padukone.
For Sheeran, the song marks his entry into Hindi film music after years of performing for audiences in India. His collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan also adds another connection between the singer and the Indian entertainment industry, following the actor’s appearance in ‘Sapphire.’
With ‘Tu Mil Jaaye,’ Sheeran has now teamed up with Arijit Singh for a Hindi track that also features Shah Rukh Khan on screen.
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