The Big Reveal:
After winning hearts with Diljit Dosanjh on “Lover” and experimenting with Arijit Singh on “Sapphire,” Ed Sheeran has locked in another desi powerhouse. The British pop star has officially confirmed that he has collaborated with Karan Aujla on a brand-new English-Punjabi track, a collaboration already creating massive buzz online.
The song, which has been shot in New York, is expected to release in October 2025. With Sheeran’s global fanbase and Aujla’s lyrical clout, this one feels like more than just a crossover, it’s a cultural event.
Why Does This Collaboration Matter?
- Ed’s Punjabi Journey: From learning Punjabi with Diljit to refining pronunciation with Karan, Sheeran has been steadily immersing himself in the soundscape of India’s most exported music culture.
- Karan Aujla’s Rise: After Making Memories and his experimental project P-Pop Culture, Aujla has become one of the most recognized voices in modern Punjabi music. A collaboration with Sheeran cements his growing global footprint.
- English + Punjabi Fusion: Sheeran himself admitted Punjabi feels more melodic and poetic than English when sung. That means the track isn’t just a gimmick, it’s about genuinely blending languages and styles.
What They Said:
Ed Sheeran told BBC Asian Network:
“Like with Karan, sitting with him and him being like, ‘No, you say it like this, no, you say it like this.’ And I said, be really, really brutal with me. And so we sat together and he was brutally honest and we made it work. I’m just really excited now.”
That honesty, plus Aujla’s attention to lyrical detail, is why fans expect this collab to sound fresh, not forced.
A Punjabi Wave Going Global:
This isn’t just about one track. In the past few years, Punjabi music has crossed over into Billboard charts, Coachella stages, and global streaming playlists. Diljit at Coachella, Sidhu Moose Wala’s international influence, and now Ed Sheeran doubling down, all point to a music industry shift where Punjabi isn’t regional, it’s global.
Final Word:
October’s release is already being hyped as one of 2025’s biggest crossovers. If Diljit’s “Lover” proved Punjabi could charm the world, and Arijit’s “Sapphire” showed how East meets West vocally, then the Ed Sheeran × Karan Aujla track might just define the next era of desi-global pop.
Stay tuned, this one’s set to break charts and break borders.
