Ed Sheeran could be appearing in a Bollywood movie, according to reports.

The Brit-winning singer has been invited to guest star in the sequel to 2014 action-comedy Happy New Year, after meeting Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan and film director Farah Khan in India.

Farah, who has directed, produced and choreographed several Bollywood films including Happy New Year, told The Sun: “It was a surprise when my cousin called me from London to say that Ed Sheeran was going to be in town and wanted to meet up with me and my Bollywood friends.

“It was very gracious of Abhishek to let me bring Ed to his home. Not only did Ed hit it off with Abhishek, but before I left, they both also decided that Ed would act in Happy New Year 2.”

Ed, who performed a sold-out gig in Mumbai, has said he would be keen to be in a Bollywood film.

“I would love to do something in Bollywood. I watched some movies last night,” he said. “Back home, Bollywood has a huge presence.”