‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer is out and the hindi version has Shah Rukh Khan along with his sons, Aryan and AbRam Khan lending their voices too. Following the success of ‘The Lion King’ (2019), SRK will be returning as Mufasa in the second installment, taking audiences back to the origins of the ultimate king of the jungle. However this time the watch is a rather intriguing one as his cubs, Aryan and AbRam have joined as the voices of ‘Simba’ and young ‘Mufasa’ respectively.
Talking about the association with ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, Shah Rukh Khan says, “’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. 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.”
Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star, says “The ferocious ‘Mufasa’ is more than just a fictional character, he embodies a spirit that continues to inspire generations, a quality Disney strives to bring with every story. 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 as Mufasa and Simba. Now, with AbRam joining the cast, this movie has become even more special to us. Our endeavour here is for millions of Indian audiences to enjoy this incredible story with their families!”
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ directed by Barry Jenkins, has been a fan favourite since years and the recent release ensure an visual treat due to the live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. The movie is set to hit the Indian theatres on December 20, 2024, in English, Hindi,
Tamil and Telugu.