Shah Rukh Khan will voice Mufasa in the Hindi version of Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King, which releases in India on December 20.
His sons Aryan and AbRam will voice Simba and young Mufasa respectively. In the 2019 live-action The Lion King, Khan also voiced Mufasa.
“Mufasa has an incredible legacy and stands as the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting his wisdom to his son, Simba,” Khan said. “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 at Disney Star, said: “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 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.”
Blending live-action with photoreal computer-generated imagery, Mufasa: The Lion King stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover and Thandiwe Newton.
Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a to a royal bloodline — and their journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.
Mufasa: The Lion King will be released in theaters in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
