PM Narendra Modi Praises Classical Rendition Of Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh's Sapphire: A Great Example Of India-UK...

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Singh and Ed Sheeran's popular collab Sapphire is making the headlines again. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer enjoyed a classical rendition of the hit song by Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh at the Global Fintech Fest held at Mumbai's Jio World Centre. PM Modi praised the performance and called it 'wonderful.'

PM Narendra Modi praises classical rendition of Arijit Singh, Ed Sheeran's Sapphire

PM Modi shared a video of the performance on X (formerly Twitter), praising the artists’ collaboration. In the one-minute clip, both leaders can be seen thoroughly enjoying the music as it played on stage. The unique performance, blending Western pop with Indian classical elements, featured instruments like the sitar and tabla, giving the song an enriching traditional touch.He captioned the post, “Wonderful rendition of Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh’s Sapphire, which is a great example of India-UK cultural partnership.”

About Sapphire

Sapphire, released earlier this year as part of Ed Sheeran’s eighth studio album Play, has become a global hit. The song’s fusion of English and Punjabi lyrics, along with its mix of Western pop and Indian musical influences, has been widely appreciated. With over 195 million views on YouTube, the track has resonated deeply with fans, who have praised its soulful, cross-cultural blend.The video of Sapphire also made headlines because of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in the video of the track.ALSO READ: ONE SHOT: Ed Sheeran Collaborating With Adolescence Director For New York Musical Show, To Release On THIS Date

UK PM Keir Starmer visits YRF Studio

Keir Starmer’s official visit to India, from October 8 to October 9, is his first as the UK’s Prime Minister. During his stay, Starmer visited the Yash Raj Films (YRF) studio in Mumbai, where he met with notable film producers such as Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, and Akshaye Widhani from YRF. YRF shared a video on Instagram showing Starmer listening to the iconic Tujhe Dekha Toh from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, spotlighting the UK-India cultural exchange.In the post, YRF also announced an upcoming three-movie production deal with the UK, starting in 2026, and revealed that the stage adaptation of DDLJ, titled Come Fall In Love, is currently in the works.