‘Someone please give Ed Sheeran an Aadhaar card,’ quipped Indian fans after seeing the British singer’s desi avatar in his new track Sapphire.
Ed has often expressed his love for India. And now with his song Sapphire, he once again embraced Indian culture, trying his hand at the Punjabi language.
Shot across several locations in India during his tour, the song’s video shows Ed exploring Indian streets, visiting iconic landmarks, and bonding with a group of young soccer players. His song has all those elements that are enough to bring a smile to the faces of Indians. We can also see a glimpse of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the clip. Credits also go to Arijit Singh for collaborating with Ed on this catchy track.
Adding flair to the recording are vocals and sitar provided by Arijit Singh, who also appears with the four-time Grammy winner in the ‘Sapphire’ music video.
Sheeran’s rendition of the Punjabi line ‘Cham cham chamke sitare wargi’ stands out as one of the highlights of this song. Sharing what went behind the track, Ed in an Instagram post wrote, Sapphire was the first song I finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading. It’s why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process’. (ANI)
