Shah Rukh Khan Compares His Life to Mufasa’s Journey in New Video
Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan recently shared how he identifies with the legendary Disney character Mufasa from The Lion King, reflecting on the powerful similarities between his personal journey and Mufasa’s story in the upcoming prequel Mufasa: The Lion King.
In this much-anticipated film, Shah Rukh lends his voice to the character of Mufasa in the Hindi version. The video, released by Walt Disney Studios India on Wednesday, showcases Shah Rukh narrating Mufasa’s inspiring journey of rising from adversity, drawing a parallel to his own remarkable ascent to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors.
Shah Rukh’s Powerful Reflection on Mufasa’s Story
The one-minute video opens with Shah Rukh narrating Mufasa’s tale, emphasizing the hardships the character faces and his eventual triumph. Shah Rukh sets an emotional tone: “Yeh kahaani hai ek aese raja ki jise virasat ki roshni nahi, tanhaiyo ki virasat mili” (This is the story of a king who inherited not the light of legacy, but the legacy of solitude).
As he continues, Shah Rukh draws a striking comparison between himself and Mufasa: “Lekin uski rago mein behta tha uska junoon. Aur usi junoon se usne zameen se uthkar aasmaaan ko chhua. Zameen par toh kayi badshah hukumat karte aaye hai par usne raaj kiya sabhi ke dilon par. Halath ki aandhiyon se utha, ek saccha raja. Kaafi milti julti hai na yeh kahani? Par yeh kahani hai Mufasa ki” (But in his veins flowed his passion. With that passion, he rose from the ground and touched the sky. Many kings have ruled the land, but he ruled the hearts of all. He rose from the storms of hardship, a true king. Does this story sound familiar? But this is Mufasa’s story).
The video is complemented by breathtaking visuals from the upcoming film, offering a glimpse into the Pride Lands and Mufasa’s world.
The Star-Studded Cast of Mufasa: The Lion King
In addition to Shah Rukh Khan, the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King features Shah Rukh’s son Aryan Khan, who voices Simba. His younger son, AbRam Khan, will voice a young Mufasa. The voice cast also includes Sanjay Mishra as Pumbaa, Shreyas Talpade as Timon, and Meiyang Chang as Taka.
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the prequel to Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King is set to release in India on December 20, in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.