August 12th 2024.
In an exciting announcement, Bollywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared that he would be lending his voice to the Hindi version of the highly anticipated Disney adventure musical, Mufasa: The Lion King. Fans were delighted to learn that his two sons, Aryan and AbRam, would also be joining him in the project.
The film, directed by Oscar winner Barry Jenkins and featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is set to hit theaters on December 20 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. In this adaptation of the classic tale, Shah Rukh will be voicing the iconic character of Mufasa, while Aryan will portray Simba and AbRam will play a young Mufasa.
The news was shared by Shah Rukh himself in a post on his Instagram account, where he shared a video teaser of the movie. He captioned the post with, "The king @iamsrk is back as Mufasa, with #AryanKhan and #AbRamKhan by his side." The post was met with an overwhelming response from fans, who were excited to see the father-son trio come together for this project.
This will be AbRam's first foray into voice acting, while Aryan has previously worked with his father in the Hindi version of the 2019 film, The Lion King, where he voiced the character of Simba alongside Shah Rukh as Mufasa.
Speaking about his role as Mufasa, Shah Rukh shared that the character has an incredible legacy and serves as the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting wisdom to his son Simba. He added that he deeply relates to Mufasa as a father and resonates with his journey in the film. Revisiting this character has been an exceptional experience for the actor.
He also expressed his excitement for collaborating with Disney, especially because his sons are a part of this journey. He stated that sharing this experience with them is truly meaningful for him. The makers of the film, Disney Star, also shared their excitement for having the father-son duo back in their family entertainer. With AbRam joining the cast, the movie has become even more special for them. They hope that millions of Indian audiences will enjoy this incredible story with their families.
Mufasa: The Lion King tells the story of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa, through the eyes of mandrill shaman Rafiki. The film also introduces an orphaned cub named Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka, and their journey alongside a group of misfits. In the English version, Mufasa will be voiced by Aaron Pierre, Simba by Donald Glover, and young Mufasa by Braelyn Rankins.
The announcement of Shah Rukh's collaboration with Disney came just days after he was honored with the Pardo alla Carriera award at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. He became the first Indian film personality to receive this prestigious award.
Fans are eagerly waiting for Shah Rukh's next release, as he has taken a break from the big screen after delivering back-to-back hits with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. He will next be seen in Sujoy Ghosh's King, and there are also rumors that his daughter, Suhana Khan, will make her acting debut in the movie.
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