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Ed Sheeran Unveils First Track for Upcoming Film 'King'
✍️ Daily Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:17 AM
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British singer‑songwriter Ed Sheeran has released the first single for the upcoming film 'King', marking his debut in the Indian film music scene.
British pop star Ed Sheeran has dropped the first single for the Hindi film "King", slated for release later this year. The track, titled "Heartbeats in Mumbai", is set to be sung by Sheeran himself and features a blend of Western pop sensibilities with traditional Indian instrumentation.
"King" is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and the collaboration marks Sheeran's first foray into Bollywood music. The single was released on the film’s official YouTube channel and has already garnered millions of views.
Industry insiders say the partnership aims to fuse global pop appeal with the cinematic storytelling of Indian cinema, potentially opening doors for more cross‑border musical collaborations.
Sheeran’s involvement comes after his successful global tours and chart‑topping albums, and the release has been met with enthusiasm from fans worldwide.
The film’s producers have announced that the soundtrack will feature a mix of original compositions and remixed tracks, with Sheeran’s single positioned as the lead promotional piece.
"King" is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and the collaboration marks Sheeran's first foray into Bollywood music. The single was released on the film’s official YouTube channel and has already garnered millions of views.
Industry insiders say the partnership aims to fuse global pop appeal with the cinematic storytelling of Indian cinema, potentially opening doors for more cross‑border musical collaborations.
Sheeran’s involvement comes after his successful global tours and chart‑topping albums, and the release has been met with enthusiasm from fans worldwide.
The film’s producers have announced that the soundtrack will feature a mix of original compositions and remixed tracks, with Sheeran’s single positioned as the lead promotional piece.