'We cannot imagine having a better voice cast than Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan to bring the characters of Mufasa and Simba to life in Hindi.' 'Now with the re-imagined version, our aim is to reach out to a wider audience introducing the tale about a pride of lions to a whole new generation of audiences while forging a deeper connect with existing fans. On pulling off the casting coup, Bikram Duggal, Head - Studio Entertainment, Disney India, said, ' The Lion King is a classic that epitomises Disney's prowess of bringing heartwarming stories that are timeless and transcend generations. We are most excited that AbRam is going to watch this,' he added. 'The legacy of Lion King is timeless and being a part of this iconic re-imagining with my son Aryan makes it extra special for me. As a father, I can totally relate with Mufasa and the endearing relationship he shares with his son - Simba,' Shah Rukh said in a statement.

' The Lion King is that one movie that my entire family loves the most and it holds a very special place in our hearts. Bollywood's King Khan Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan will be lending their voice for King Mufasa and his son Simba respectively in the Hindi version of Disney's upcoming live-action film The Lion King.

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