Shah Rukh Khan reprises his role as Mufasa in the upcoming “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel to the 2019 remake of the classic animated film. Shah Rukh voices the titular role in this photorealistic animated musical-drama. Joining him are his sons, Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan, who lend their voices to Simba and Young Mufasa, respectively, in the Hindi dubbed version.
Sanjay Mishra, Shreyas Talpade in Mufasa: The Lion King:
The trailer introduces Rafiki, along with Pumbaa and Timon, as they narrate Mufasa’s legend to young Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter. Shreyas Talpade and Sanjay Mishra voice Timon and Pumbaa. The promo highlights how an orphaned Mufasa is saved by the lion cub Daka, later known as Scar. It delves into Mufasa’s bond with Daka and how he finds acceptance in his family. The trailer culminates with both brothers uniting against a rival clan in a battle for the throne.
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Fans are thrilled about this collaboration. Comments on the trailer include excitement to hear Shah Rukh’s iconic voice, with one fan stating, “Nobody can represent a king better than the king himself.” Another fan wrote, “I will watch the whole movie just for Shah Rukh Khan and to hear Aryan Khan’s voice.”
About Mufasa: The Lion King
“Mufasa: The Lion King” serves as both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake. In the previous film, Shah Rukh voiced Mufasa while Aryan voiced Simba. This installment explores Mufasa’s origins and relationships. The film is set to release on December 20.
