It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: The Lion King, now brought to life in Hindi with the biggest casting yet, featuring none other than the legendary Shah Rukh Khan and his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam. 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. This year’s most anticipated release, the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King, unveils its Hindi trailer, enriched by the gravitas of Indian cinema’s king and his clan.
It is infused with the commanding presence of Bollywood’s King Khan and his cubs. Set into the heart of savannah gear up to be enthralled by the extraordinary journey of Mufasa. Bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life and blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins.
Talking about the association, Shah Rukh Khan shares, “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."
Mufasa: The Lion King is a sequel of the 2019 released The Lion King, the Hindi version was voiced by Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan as lead characters. The second chapter brings back Shreyas Talpade and Sanjay Mishra as Pumbaa and Timon along with the new addition of young Mufasa to be dubbed by SRK’s little one AbRam. Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled to release on December 20.