Ed Sheeran is not missing any chance to surprise his fans. After releasing Old Phone, the singer is back with a brand new song, titled Sapphire, scheduled to drop on June 5. The song is a part of his upcoming album, Play.
On June 2, Ed Sheeran added an Instagram post, with a long caption, featuring clips that are most likely part of the music video for Sapphire. The caption also mentioned Indian singer Arijit Singh and actor Shah Rukh Khan. Additionally, it also had his candid video and photos, enjoying his time in India.
The caption read like a list and said,
"Sapphire dumpington 1. On ze fun bus 2. These guys were some of the best musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of recording with 3. Me and @arijitsingh having a coffee on a barge 4. Permanent ink so you know the love is real 5. They see me rolling 6. @iamsrk, love that guy so much"
It further continued with more pointers,
"7. I learned bouzouki as a kid thinking it was an Irish instrument. Turns out all cultures use it 8. Flash mob dance in the cafe 9. Boy better know, CEO, shuhyuhmuh 10. I watched bahubali in the cinema so flipped out seeing the set 11. I love making music in India."
Fans react to Ed Sheeran's 'Sapphire dumpington' post
The post by Ed Sheeran was filled with love and support from the fans. Many even joked about granting Indian citizenship to the singer following his posts about India. Let's have a look at their reactions.

"Wasn’t expecting SRK’s cameo ..!!! I’m so ready for this song..!!💙," a user, @anujadongre29, commented.

"Someone give him an Aadhar Card already !" another user, @wannabe.dobby, wrote.
"I am sooooo overwhelmed by this post😍 so many things and people I admire in one place! Can’t wait to hear the song!" another user, @reeltoruna, wrote.
"Srk sir ❤️❤️ and Arijit singh ❤️❤️," another user, @ghosal500, added.
Fans are anticipating the release of Sapphire all around the globe. They expressed their excitement for the music video as well as his album Play. Some fans who attended his previous concerts have already listened to the track before, and are waiting for it to be officially released.

"Song stuck in my head already ED, what ya doing to me 😂 🔥👏," a fan, @amandapanda2906, posted.
"Counting down the seconds for Sapphire 💙💎🔥 It’s going to be absolutely spectacular!" another user, @villani4665, shared.
"Can’t wait for the new album !!! I heard Sapphire on concert in Madrid and I loved it 😍," one more user, @saboouuu, wrote.
Fans enjoyed Ed Sheeran’s India-themed post and the fun behind-the-scenes footage. Additionally, many were excited to see their favorite Indian stars like Arijit Singh and Shah Rukh Khan part of the Sapphire post.
Ed Sheeran's upcoming album, Play, is scheduled to be released in September. The album consists of thirteen songs. To know more details about his latest song, Old Phone, check this out.