Exciting news for Shah Rukh Khan fans—he and his two sons, Aryan and AbRam, will be providing voiceovers for the Hindi version of the highly anticipated film Mufasa: The Lion King.
The film’s creators released the Hindi trailer today, revealing that Shah Rukh Khan will voice Mufasa, Aryan will voice Simba, and AbRam will voice young Mufasa.
Sharing the trailer, Shah Rukh Khan wrote in the caption, “Bas ek hi hoga jungle ka raja. The king @iamsrk is back as Mufasa, with #AryanKhan and #AbRamKhan by his side Mufasa: The Lion King in cinemas 20th December.”
Talking about the association, Shah Rukh Khan said in a statement, “Mufasa has an incredible legacy and stands as the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting his wisdom to his son, Simba. I deeply relate to him as a father and also resonate with Mufasa’s journey in the film. Mufasa: The Lion King, depicts Mufasa’s life from childhood to his rise as an incredible king, and revisiting this character has been exceptional.”
King Khan added, “It’s a special collaboration for me with Disney, particularly because my sons, Aryan and AbRam, are part of this journey and sharing this experience with them is truly meaningful.”
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The film is directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins, with a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Lin-Manuel Miranda composed the original score for the English version.
In the English cast, Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, with James Earl Jones returning as the voice of Mufasa. Scar was previously voiced by Jeremy Irons in the 1994 original and by Chiwetel Ejiofor in the 2019 remake.
Produced by Walt Disney Studios, the film is set for release in India on December 20 in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu.
