Lion King Hindi, Netizens celebrate the real king and his cubs
In Mufasa: The Lion King, Aryan Khan will lend his voice to Mufasa's son Simba, while the youngest Khan, Abram Khan, will play young Mufasa.
Get ready for a cinematic marvel as the iconic star of Bollywood, Shah Rukh KhanTeam up with his kids Aryan Khan And Abram Khan For Disney's eagerly awaited Hindi adaptation of the filmMufasa: The Lion King. All set to hit Indian theaters on December 20, the film promises to take the love story of the ultimate king of the jungle to new heights. Directed by Barry Jenkins, this latest installment in the Lion King saga traces the origins of Mufasa, the legendary lion who has captured the hearts of generations. The Hindi trailer shared by Disney Films India on their official social media platform has already created a buzz. “King @iamsrk is back as Mufasa, with #AryanKhan and #AbRamKhan by his side. Mufasa: The Lion King in theaters December 20,” reads the caption.
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Shah Rukh Khan has reprized the iconic role of Mufasa, who has become a symbol of royal authority and wisdom. Aryan Khan will lend his voice to Mufasa's son Simba, while the youngest Khan, Abram, will portray the young Mufasa.
Watch the Hindi trailer of MUfasa: The Lion King
As the trailer went viral, SRKians commented and shared their love for the Tin Khan project. Now that it stars SRK's younger son AbRam Khan, netizens shower the family with immense love. One of the users wrote, “The king and his cubs are voicing the king and his cubs. Tell me that's not perfect casting!” Another fan wrote, “Abram Khan performing (crying emoji)”.
In a statement shared by Disney, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his connection to the character: “Mufasa has an incredible legacy and is the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting wisdom to his son Simba. As a father, I relate to him very strongly and relate to Mufasa's journey in the film. Mufasa: The Lion King traces the life of Mufasa from his childhood to his rise as a fantastic king, and revisiting the character is a remarkable experience.”
He added, “This collaboration with Disney is special, especially since my sons, Aryan and AbRam, are part of the journey. It's really meaningful to share this experience with them.”
Bikram Duggal, studio head of Disney Star, also shared his excitement: “Mufasa is not just a fictional character; It's a spirit that continues to inspire generations, a quality Disney strives to bring with every story. When Mufasa: The Lion King was announced, we couldn't imagine Shahrukh Khan and Aryan Khan returning as Mufasa and Simba. Now, with AbRam joining the cast, the film has become even more special for us. We hope millions of Indian viewers will enjoy this incredible story with their families!”
Enriched with photorealistic CGI and live-action techniques, the film explores Mufasa's past, charting his journey from orphaned cub to revered king of the Pride Lands. The story features a mix of new and beloved characters, with Lin-Manuel Miranda's original songs adding to the magic of the soundtrack.