Ed Sheeran Visits Arijit Singh’s Hometown In West Bengal, Recalls Scooter Ride And Collaborating On ‘Sapphire’

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:10pm on 11 Jun 2025,Wednesday International

British singer Ed Sheeran shared a heartfelt story of collaborating with Indian music icon Arijit Singh for his new track “Sapphire.” Sheeran revealed he first heard Arijit’s voice in Aashiqui 2 and reached out to him. Their friendship blossomed, leading to a special visit to Arijit’s hometown in West Bengal. Alongside his father, Ed took a river barge ride, visited Arijit’s studio, and rode a scooter through the village at sunset. They completed the track together and even recorded a Punjabi version. Ed called the collaboration a “core memory” and praised Arijit as “one of the most talented humans ever.” 

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