Shah Rukh Khan is back on screen, but this time not as an actor. The Bollywood superstar has lent his voice to the iconic character of Mufasa in the Hindi-dubbed version of Mufasa: The Lion King, which released in theaters on December 20, 2024. What makes this even more special is that SRK’s real-life son, Aryan Khan, has also reprised his role as Simba, making it a family affair. But there’s more—SRK’s youngest son, AbRam Khan, has been cast to provide the voice of baby Simba in this endearing Disney film.
A Family Affair: SRK and Sons in Mufasa: The Lion King
This is not the first time Shah Rukh and his children have been part of a Disney movie. In 2019, SRK and Aryan both voiced the adult versions of Mufasa and Simba, respectively, for the Hindi version of The Lion King. Now, with AbRam stepping in as the younger version of Simba, it feels like a beautiful continuation of their family’s legacy in the world of animation.
In a recent conversation, Shah Rukh revealed how AbRam reacted when he was offered the role of baby Simba. The young Khan’s response was both adorable and confident: “Main hi karunga aur kaun karega,” which translates to, “I will do it, who else will?” SRK also revealed that the entire family—Gauri, Aryan, and Suhana—was equally thrilled about AbRam’s new venture into voice acting. For the family, it was a nostalgic moment, recalling the earlier projects they’d worked on together, including The Incredibles.
SRK’s Personal Connection to Mufasa: The Lion King
For Shah Rukh, having AbRam voice baby Simba in Mufasa: The Lion King is a personal endeavor. He said that he felt it was just like a continuation of his family, “It just feels like it’s a continuation of our family.” SRK is voicing Mufasa for the second time; he said that seeing his son be a part of something so big made the entire experience even more meaningful.
What’s next for SRK?
After Mufasa: The Lion King, SRK will be seen in an action thriller titled King. The film was originally supposed to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh. However, according to the latest reports, Siddharth Anand, who has directed Pathaan, will be directing the film. The movie will also star Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan in important roles. The shooting of the film is likely to begin in 2025, and it will be released in 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan’s latest family venture in Mufasa: The Lion King and his upcoming film King promise exciting new chapters in the actor’s illustrious career, further strengthening his bond with his children both on and off the screen.
