Shah Rukh Khan gave his fans a big surprise on his 61st birthday, November 2. He released Tu Mil Jaaye, the first song from his upcoming film King. Now Ed Sheeran has told the story of how this song came to him. And it all began with one simple meeting.
⚡ Fast Snapshot: Tu Mil Jaaye Behind The Scenes
- Song Title: Tu Mil Jaaye (First single from King).
- Global Debut: Marks four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran's very first Bollywood song.
- Recorded Overnight: SRK introduced Ed to composer duo Sachin-Jigar at Mannat, and Ed wrote and recorded his verse that same night.
- Mega Collab: Vocals by Arijit Singh, Madhubanti Bagchi, and Ed Sheeran.
- Massive Record: Surpassed 36.3 million YouTube views in its opening 24 hours.
How Ed Sheeran Became Part of King
On Instagram, Ed shared a behind-the-scenes video of himself recording the song. He mixed it with small clips from the final track. In his caption, he explained how it all started.
He said:
“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.”
So yes, Tu Mil Jaaye is Ed Sheeran's first Bollywood song.
Ed also said the two have become close over time. In his words: “We've got to know each other over the years, and I love him.” On his last trip to India, he even went to SRK's house and asked him to do a cameo in the music video of Sapphire, a song he made with Arijit Singh.
That same day, SRK introduced him to music director Sachin-Jigar. Ed wrote and recorded his part that very night. He wrote:
“He introduced me to @sachinjigar that day, and I wrote and recorded my verse for Tu Mil Jaaye for his movie King that night.”
The best part? Ed is happy that Arijit is on the track too. “I love that Arijit is singing on it with me too, all my favourite people on one project.”
Ed Sheeran Gave a Hint Earlier
Fans had a small clue back in mid-2025. Ed shared a video of himself rehearsing with Arijit Singh and said the song was for a Bollywood film that Shah Rukh Khan was going to do. At that time, no one knew it was King.
All About the Song Tu Mil Jaaye
🎵 Official Song Credits
Arijit Singh, Madhubanti Bagchi, with Ed Sheeran
Sachin-Jigar
Kumaar
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone
The song is a love track built around the celebrated SRK-Deepika chemistry. But it is not only romance. There are quick glimpses of action and violence too, which hint at the secret mission that drives the film.
The video has foreign locations and a hook step. This will remind many fans of the songs from Pathaan and Jawan, where the same pair also shared the screen.
Before the couple appears, SRK makes a bold entry with this line:
“Main katil nahi, aashiq hoon, nishana meri masooqa, aur woh aashiqui kya jo dil cheer na de.”
In simple words: I am not a killer; I am a lover. The one I love is my target. And love is not real love if it does not break your heart.
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Tu Mil Jaaye Breaks YouTube Records
The song was a hit from day one. Reports say it got more than 36.3 million views and about 430,000 likes on YouTube in the first 24 hours. This put it ahead of Zinda Banda from Jawan, which had 34.6 million views in its first 24 hours for the Hindi version.
| Song Track | Film | 24-Hour Views | 24-Hour Likes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu Mil Jaaye | King (2026) | 36.3 Million | ~430,000 |
| Zinda Banda (Hindi) | Jawan (2023) | 34.6 Million | ~410,000 |
| Besharam Rang | Pathaan (2023) | 32.1 Million | ~390,000 |
What We Know About King
King brings Shah Rukh Khan back with director Siddharth Anand, who made Pathaan. It also marks the return of the SRK-Deepika Padukone pair after Jawan.
The film has a big star cast, including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Abhay Verma. Kareena Kapoor is also part of the film for a special dance number.
King will release in theatres on December 24.
Final Words
A birthday surprise, a global pop star, Arijit Singh's voice and the SRK-Deepika magic. Tu Mil Jaaye has everything fans were waiting for. With King now just weeks away, the excitement is only going up.
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