Ed Sheeran reveals how he came to sing 'Tu Mil Jaaye' in Shah Rukh Khan's 'King': 'I wrote and recorded my verse; all my favourite people on one project'
Ed Sheeran has shared the story behind his collaboration on the song 'Tu Mil Jaaye' for the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan film 'King.' The track also features Arijit Singh and is set for release alongside the film in December 2026.
Why it matters
The collaboration highlights the growing intersection between global pop music and the Indian film industry, reflecting broader trends in international entertainment.
Fans were in for a surprise when international singer Ed Sheeran’s voice turned up in a Shah Rukh Khan film song. Now, the singer has explained how it all came together. ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, the first track from Shah Rukh’s upcoming film ‘King’, features Ed along with Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi.Ed Sheeran shares the story behind the songIn an Instagram post on Tuesday evening, Ed wrote, “When I first met Shah Rukh, he said I must make a song to be in his next movie and also be my first Bollywood song. We’ve got to know each other over the years, and I love him. Last time I was in India, I went to his house to get him to shoot a cameo in the Sapphire music video for me and @arijitsingh.
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