'For me, the experience of dubbing with Aryan is very personal': Shah Rukh Khan on 'The Lion King' Hindi version

The excitement of all the fans to witness Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan's dubbed vocals in the Hindi version of The Lion King, is crossing seven skies. Shah Rukh Khan has dubbed for Mufasa while Aryan Khan has dubbed in his voice for Mufasa's son Simba in the reboot of Disney's classic animated film The Lion King, which is helmed by Jon Favreau. 

Ever since Shah Rukh Khan shared the second teaser of the film, which features Aryan's voice, netizens have been echoing that Aryan's voice sounds too similar to that of Shah Rukh. This isn't the first time that Shah Rukh and Aryan have dubbed for a film together. They've earlier lent their voice to the Hindi version of The Incredibles. 

Speaking about his experience of working with Aryan Khan in The Lion King, Shah Rukh Khan told IANS, "For me, the experience of dubbing with Aryan is very personal. I got time to spend with him professionally. I am a professional actor and I have to do this, but my family has never really been associated with the work I do."

He added, "So, it's very heartening. When we did 'The Incredibles', Aryan was around nine years old. It was very sweet to hear his voice then, and (it is sweet to hear) even now. The time spent with him in my line of work is special. For me, it's a bonding time with Aryan."

Those who've come in late, The Lion King chronicles the story of Simba, who's the next in line to be the king after his father Mufasa. The tables turn when Mufasa's brother Scar conspires to kill them both to take over the kingdom. 

Scar was the king before the birth of Simba. Simba on the other hand, grows up in exile but he goes on to accept his destiny to reclaim his rightfull throne. Nala - a young lioness helps him in his endeavours and Simba later falls in love with her. 

The film is slated to hit the theatres on July 19.