Ed Sheeran Goes Full Desi in His New Punjabi Pop Banger "Sapphire"...

us news articles | July 16, 2025

Meet Sapphire

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First Collab with an Indian Singer

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Musical Fusion

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Filmed Across India

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Bollywood Star Cameo

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Massive Fan & Chart Response

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Want the Full Scoop?

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