Massive! SRK, sons Aryan-AbRam to voice 'Mufasa: The Lion King'
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his sons, Aryan and AbRam Khan, are set to lend their voices to the Hindi version of Disney's upcoming prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King. The film, which delves into the origins of Mufasa, will see SRK and Aryan reprising their roles as Mufasa and Simba respectively. Meanwhile, AbRam will make his voice-acting debut as young Mufasa.
Khans' involvement in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' confirmed
The official confirmation of the Khans's involvement in Mufasa: The Lion King came with the release of the Hindi trailer on Monday. This has generated a buzz among fans, who are eagerly anticipating the film's release. SRK and Aryan had previously voiced Mufasa and Simba in the 2019 Hindi dubbed version of The Lion King, receiving widespread acclaim for their performances. However, nobody saw AbRam's debut coming!
SRK expresses excitement over revisiting Mufasa's character
"Mufasa has an incredible legacy and stands as the ultimate king of the jungle," said Shah Rukh. "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." He expressed his deep connection with Mufasa's journey and shared his excitement about revisiting this character.
Disney welcomes the Khan family
Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios at Disney Star, expressed his delight at having Shah Rukh and Aryan return for their roles. "When Mufasa: The Lion King was announced, we could not envision anyone other than Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan returning to our family entertainer." "Now, with AbRam joining the cast, this movie has become even more special to us. Our endeavor here is for millions of Indian audiences to enjoy this incredible story with their families!"
'Mufasa: The Lion King' explores Mufasa's formative years
Mufasa: The Lion King explores Mufasa's formative years, tracing his journey from an orphaned cub to one of the greatest kings. The film introduces a young Mufasa who encounters Taka, a sympathetic lion and heir to a royal bloodline. This chance meeting sets off an epic adventure for Mufasa and his companions. The trailer hints at a deeper exploration of Mufasa's relationship with his brother Scar (formerly Taka).
'Mufasa: The Lion King' to release in December 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release on December 20, 2024. Indian audiences can look forward to the film's release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on the same date. The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins and was presented at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. It pays tribute to the legacy of the original 1994 animated classic.
