One of The Most Amazing Days in My Career- Ed Sheeran on Meeting Arijit Singh for Sapphire

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Indian singer Arijit Singh for a special version of his track, Sapphire. Recorded in Goa, both the artistes worked on the original version (released last month) and the remix version, which has been released today. The release sees Arijit sing a verse in a mix of Hindi and Punjabi and a chorus in English. Meanwhile, Ed sings a chorus in a mix of Hindi and Punjabi. The result is a blissful cross-cultural fusion of languages and cultures. Both versions of the track have been produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid and Savan Kotecha.

Talking about this collaboration, Ed Sheeran said, “One of my favourite experiences ever in my career was going to Jiaganj Azimganj with my dad to go and see Arijit for the final jigsaw piece of Sapphire. It was a 24-hour trip, and it felt like a pilgrimage of music. After a five-and-a-half-hour drive after we landed, we arrived, and Arijit took us on a boat to see the sights. We talked, ate and drank coffee. Once we were in the studio, he taught me how to sing in Punjabi and a bit of Sitar. We then went on a late-night scooty ride, with me on the back of Arijit’s bike and my dad on the back of his security’s scooter.”

Ed continued, “We listened to A Prayer By The River and talked about music. It was honestly one of the most amazing days in my musical career, and it was the ending of a beautiful journey for this song, but the beginning of something bigger. I love this version of the song; it’s the one I listen to every morning with my daughters because I love Arijit’s voice, tone, flow and rhythm. I hope you feel the same way I do about it. Thank you, Arijit, for your time, grace and talent.”

The official video was launched last month, and it featured cameos from Arijit Singh and Shah Rukh Khan. It began with Ed performing the song at dawn on a rooftop, later transitioning across various backdrops in India. Ed’s travels took him from the rooftop to serene beaches, riversides, bustling markets, local kitchens and Bollywood backlots.

Highlights include meeting up with Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, plus a visit to the AR Rahman music school, where he performs with local musicians. Ed Sheeran will release his new album Play on September 12, 2025.