From Sonu Nigam to Ed Sheeran and beyond: Singers who’ve showered praise on Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan’s influence stretches beyond his cinematic legacy, earning admiration from voices across the music world. From heartfelt thank-yous to international camaraderie, here are entertainers, from India and abroad, who’ve celebrated SRK for who he is.

From Sonu Nigam to Ed Sheeran and beyond: Singers who’ve showered praise on Shah Rukh Khan

From Sonu Nigam to Ed Sheeran and beyond: Singers who’ve showered praise on Shah Rukh Khan

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s influence stretches beyond his cinematic legacy, earning admiration from voices across the music world. From heartfelt thank-yous to international camaraderie, here are entertainers, from India and abroad, who’ve celebrated SRK for who he is.

Sonu Nigam: Gratitude & Humility

In a recent interview published on August 26, 2025, Sonu Nigam expressed profound admiration for SRK, calling him 'the most well-behaved actor' he has ever encountered and praising his humility, generosity, and consistent acknowledgment of collaborators. Their professional collaboration, most notably in songs like 'Yeh Dil Deewana', remains fondly recalled as a high point in his career.

Sonu also shared insight into why he ultimately chose singing over a brief stint in acting, and mentioned forging a new friendship with Aamir Khan.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya: A Musical Synergy

Abhijeet Bhattacharya has described his musical partnership with SRK as 'a perfect match', one that yielded some of the most iconic romantic tracks of the 1990s. Despite ups and downs in their relationship, Abhijeet continues to acknowledge that working with SRK brought out the best in his voice and screen presence.

Mika Singh: A Cup of Warmth

Mika Singh fondly narrated a memorable first encounter with SRK at Yash Raj Studios, recalling how SRK personally made him coffee. That simple yet thoughtful gesture, he said, 'completely won my heart', revealing the superstar’s grounded nature off-camera.

Gurdas Maan: Grace in Action

Punjabi legend Gurdas Maan, who worked with SRK on Veer-Zaara, praised him for his impeccable manners. He shared how SRK walked him to his car after a meeting, calling such warmth 'the mark of a true star'.

Ed Sheeran: A Global Nod

International music sensation Ed Sheeran also joined the chorus of admiration. On The Great Indian Kapil Show in 2024, he described SRK as 'so big but yet so wonderful'.

He recounted jamming with him, even learning a few dance moves from SRK’s family. Sharing a video with SRK on Instagram, he simply wrote, “Shah Rukh Khan, love that guy so much.” (sic)

SRK's Enduring Charm

Together, these stories, from Sonu Nigam’s recent tribute to Ed Sheeran’s international kudos, paint a vibrant portrait of Shah Rukh. Across generations and continents, singers continue to celebrate his humility, warmth, and enduring charm.

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