Ed Sheeran reveals how Shah Rukh Khan invited him for King song

Ed Sheeran has revealed how Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan encouraged him to become part of his upcoming film King by contributing his vocals to a special song. The British singer shared the interesting story behind his collaboration with the Indian actor, describing how their friendship eventually led to his first Bollywood musical project.

The newly released track, titled Tu Mil Jaaye, features Ed Sheeran alongside popular Indian singer Arijit Singh. The song has been composed and produced by the musical duo Sachin-Jigar. The collaboration has generated excitement among music lovers, as it brings together some of the biggest names from the international and Indian music industries.

Following the song’s release, the Shape of You singer took to Instagram to share how the opportunity came about. Ed explained that his connection with Shah Rukh Khan began when they first met, revealing that the actor had already expressed his desire to work with him on a Bollywood film.

“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,” Ed recalled.

The singer also explained that their friendship had grown stronger over the years. He expressed his affection for the Bollywood superstar, saying that he had developed a close bond with him through their meetings and shared experiences.

Ed further revealed that during his previous visit to India, he went to Shah Rukh Khan’s residence with a special request. He wanted the actor to appear in a cameo for the music video of his song Sapphire, which also featured Arijit Singh.

Interestingly, the visit turned into an important moment for their upcoming collaboration. According to Ed, Shah Rukh introduced him to music composers Sachin-Jigar during that meeting. The introduction eventually opened the door for him to contribute to the soundtrack of King.

The international singer revealed that he wrote and recorded his verse for Tu Mil Jaaye on the same night. The quick recording session became a memorable experience for him, particularly because the project brought together several artists he deeply admires.

Ed also expressed his happiness about sharing the song with Arijit Singh. Praising the Indian singer, he made it clear that having him as a collaborator made the project even more special.

“I love that Arijit is singing on it with me too, all my favourite people on one project,” he shared.

Alongside his message, Ed posted a video from the recording studio, giving fans a glimpse of himself performing his part of Tu Mil Jaaye. The behind-the-scenes clip offered audiences an opportunity to see how he contributed his vocals to the Bollywood soundtrack.

The collaboration marks another significant connection between international music and Indian cinema. Ed’s involvement has also attracted attention because it fulfils Shah Rukh’s earlier wish to have the singer contribute to one of his films.

Meanwhile, King is among the most anticipated upcoming Bollywood action films. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan in the leading role, with Deepika Padukone appearing as the female lead. The project is expected to deliver an action-packed cinematic experience when it reaches theatres.

King is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026. With its star-studded cast and international musical collaboration, the film is already generating considerable excitement among fans.