Shah Rukh Khan will voice Mufasa in the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King.
Khan's sons Aryan and AbRam will voice Simba and young Mufasa respectively.
For the new film about Mufasa's background, the Ra.One The actor and his son Aryan are reprising their roles since they voiced the characters in the 2019 live-action film. The Lion King.
Speaking about his role, Khan said: “Mufasa has an incredible legacy and stands as the ultimate king of the jungle, imparting his wisdom to his son, Simba.”
“I relate deeply to him as a father and I relate to Mufasa’s journey in the film. Mufasa: The Lion King portrays Mufasa’s life from his childhood to his rise as an incredible king and to reprise his role has been exceptional,” he continued.
He added: “It is 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, Chief Studios Officer for Disney Star, said: “The fierce Mufasa is more than a fictional character; he embodies a spirit that continues to inspire generations, a quality that Disney strives to convey with every story.”
“When Mufasa: The Lion King was announced, we couldn’t have imagined that anyone other than Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan would be returning to our family as Mufasa and Simba. Now, with the addition of AbRam to the cast, this film has become even more special for us. Our aim here is for millions of Indian viewers to enjoy this incredible story with their families,” he concluded.
Mufasa: The Lion King It will be released in theatres in India on December 20.
