Bollywood Megastar Shah Rukh Khan Set To Voice Mufasa In The Hindi Version Of THE LION KING

Walt Disney Studios announced late last night that legendary Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan will voice Mufasa and Simba, respectively, in the upcoming Hindi dub version of Jon Favreau's The Lion King, which is slated to debut in theaters in India on July 19th. 

This will be the second collaboration between the Khans and Disney as the pair previously voiced Mr. Incredible and Dash, respectively, in the Hindi dub of The Incredibles in 2004. The father-son duo also worked together on Karan Johar's 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., where Aryan made a brief cameo during the film's opening credits, playing a younger version of his father's character, Rahul Raichand.

With an estimated net worth of over $750 million and a passionate fan base that expands into the hundreds of millions worldwide, Shah Rukh Khan is widely considered the biggest movie star in the world. His resume boasts over a hundred acting credits and he also owns a very successful production studio, Red Chillies Entertainment, as well as the increasingly impressive visual effects company, Red Chillies VFX. 

Glad to be a part of this journey... a timeless film. Voicing it in Hindi with my own Simba. The last time we did a film was around 15 years ago and it was ‘Incredible’ and this time around its even more fun. Hope everyone enjoys it 19th July onwards. #TheLionKing https://t.co/rJEfxevA9k

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 17, 2019

The most iconic father-son story of all time, featuring the King himself @iamsrk and #AryanKhan.
Disney's #TheLionKing in cinemas July 19. pic.twitter.com/UCHR57waWl

— Walt Disney Studios (@disneyfilmindia) June 17, 2019

Ready for the match with the spirit of #FathersDay. Go India Go!! pic.twitter.com/o09xLTq5d3

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 16, 2019

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Director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters on July 19, 2019.

The Lion King features:
Director: Jon Favreau
Donald Glover as Simba
Beyoncé as Nala
James Earl Jones as Mufasa
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar
Alfre Woodard as Sarabi
John Oliver as Zazu
John Kani as Rafiki
Billy Eichner as Timon
Seth Rogen as Pumbaa
Florence Kasumba as Shenzi
Keegan-Michael Key as Kamari
Eric Andre as Azizi
Amy Sedaris in an undisclosed role
JD McCrary as young Simba
Shahadi Wright-Joseph as young Nala

The Lion King roars into theaters July 19