Director Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King has just gotten bigger as the Hindi casting features voices by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam.
This year’s one of the most anticipated release live-action Mufasa: The Lion King, unveiled its visually stunning Hindi trailer. And it’s a real treat for Bollywood fans, as following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action THE LION KING, Shah Rukh Khan returns as Mufasa, taking audiences back to the origins of the ultimate king of the jungle. Joining him are his cubs, Aryan as SIMBA and AbRam as Young MUFASA.
“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.”
– Shah Rukh Khan
“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!” said Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film brings new and fan-favorite characters to life and blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. The film 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 royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.
The Original songs are by Manuel Miranda while the English voices – Aaron Pierre is Mufasa, Donald Glover is Simba and Braelyn Rankins is Young Mufasa. Mufasa: The Lion King will be in Indian theatres on December 20, 2024, in English, Hindi,
Tamil and Telugu.