Ed Sheeran has given Shah Rukh Khan’s King one of its most memorable musical moments yet. A day after Tu Mil Jaaye was released on November 2, 2026, the British singer shared a BTS glimpse from the recording process and, more importantly, revealed exactly how he came on board. In his November 3 social media post, Sheeran 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,” instantly turning the update into a major talking point for fans of both stars.
That personal note added fresh weight to a song that was already drawing attention for uniting Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi on the soundtrack of King. With Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone fronting the visuals, Tu Mil Jaaye had already landed as a high-profile launch. Sheeran’s own words now make the track feel even more significant, because it ties the collaboration directly to a promise made by Shah Rukh himself.
Ed Sheeran Shares The Story Behind Tu Mil Jaaye
Sheeran’s post offered the clearest insight yet into how the crossover took shape. Sharing the BTS clip, he 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.” He added that he later worked on the track after visiting Shah Rukh during the filming of Sapphire, giving fans a more personal glimpse into the friendship and creative exchange behind the song.
The update matters because Tu Mil Jaaye is being celebrated as Sheeran’s first Hindi Bollywood song, a milestone that expands his India connection beyond live performances and collaborations outside film. It also gives King an unmistakably global music identity, with Arijit Singh and Sheeran sharing space on a mainstream Hindi film track in a way that feels designed for a worldwide audience.
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What We Know About King And Tu Mil Jaaye
King is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, while the wider cast includes Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma. Tu Mil Jaaye features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone onscreen and serves as the first song release from the film.
The track has been composed by Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics by Kumaar and an English rap contribution from Ed Sheeran. Released on Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday, the song blends romance and scale in a way that fits Siddharth Anand’s polished big-screen style. King is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Shah Rukh Khan’s last three theatrical releases were Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki in 2023, a year that marked one of the strongest commercial phases of his career. As of November 3, 2026, King is his next confirmed theatrical release and now carries added buzz with Tu Mil Jaaye emerging as an international music event as much as a film song launch.
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