Shah Rukh Khan compares his life to Mufasa’s journey in The Lion King.

The actor Shah Rukh Khan, who will play Mufasa in the Hindi adaptation of Mufasa: The Lion King, has discussed how his life is comparable to that of the movie’s main character. The actor discussed Mufasa in a video that Walt Disney Studios India uploaded on its YouTube account on Wednesday.

Exploring the inspirational tale of Mufasa’s ascent to become the jungle king, Shah Rukh told it as a tale of adversity, tenacity, and success. He recited his own motivational story of becoming one of India’s most adored celebrities. “Yeh kahaani hai ek aese raja ki jise virasat ki roshni nahi, tanhaiyo ki virasat mili” was Shah Rukh’s opening statement in the video. “This story is about a certain king who got darkness instead of a grand legacy.”

Shah Rukh continued, “Lekin uski rago mein behta tha uka 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 (smiles)? Par yeh kahani hai Mufasa ki (But he had passion. With that passion, he rose from the ground to touch the sky. Many kings ruled the land, but he ruled the hearts of the people. He rose from his tough situation, a true king. this story sounds similar, right? But it’s a story about Mufasa).” The edited video also featured several scenes from the upcoming film.

Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh’s older son, provides Simba’s voice in the Hindi version of the movie. A juvenile Mufasa will be voiced by AbRam Khan. Meiyang Chang as Taka, Shreyas Talpade as Timon, and Sanjay Mishra as Pumbaa are among the other actors who will provide their voices. Barry Jenkins is the director of the movie. On December 20, 2024, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English in India.

Rafiki is asked to tell the story of the improbable ascent of the adored king of the Pride Lands in Mufasa: The Lion King introduces an orphaned cub named Mufasa, a likable lion named Taka, who is the heir to a royal lineage, and their far-reaching adventure with an incredible cast of outcasts.