Shah Rukh Khan amazed by Suhana’s memory of Ed Sheeran’s ‘King’ song
Ed Sheeran's Bollywood debut song sparks father-daughter bonding moment
Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan was left impressed by daughter Suhana Khan’s memory after she sang along to the fast-paced lyrics of Ed Sheeran’s English rap in ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’, a song from the superstar’s upcoming film ‘King’.
Suhana shared an Instagram reel of herself getting ready for fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party. The video featured her singing along to the newly released track, which brings together Indian singers and international pop star Ed Sheeran.
Her performance caught Shah Rukh’s attention, prompting an amused comment.
“How do you remember the words!!! It was so difficult for me because Ed sings so fast!!!” he wrote. The exchange quickly caught fans' attention, with many enjoying the father-daughter interaction.
Ed Sheeran’s Bollywood debut
‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ was unveiled on Monday, coinciding with Shah Rukh Khan’s 61st birthday. The song features vocals by Arijit Singh and Madhubanti Bagchi, with Ed Sheeran contributing an English rap verse.
Composed by Sachin-Jigar, the track has lyrics by Kumaar.
Following its release, Ed shared a heartfelt note on Instagram about his friendship with Shah Rukh and how their association eventually led to the collaboration.
Recalling their first meeting, the singer said Shah Rukh wanted him to create a song for one of his films, marking his Bollywood debut.
Ed also revealed that the collaboration took shape during his most recent visit to India. He had visited Shah Rukh's residence to request a cameo from the actor for the music video of ‘Sapphire’, his song featuring Arijit Singh.
During the meeting, Shah Rukh introduced him to composer duo Sachin-Jigar. Ed said he wrote and recorded his verse for ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ that very night.
“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. We’ve got to know each other over the years and I love him,” Ed wrote.
He added that having Arijit Singh on the track made the collaboration even more special, describing it as a coming together of some of his favourite people.
‘King’ set for December release
Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ is produced by Red Chilies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026.
The collaboration with Ed Sheeran adds an international musical dimension to the film, while Suhana's enthusiastic response to the song has given fans another glimpse of the Khan family's excitement about the project.
