New Delhi l Jagran Entertainment Desk: Shah Rukh Khan is overloaded with positive response he is receiving for giving voice-overs along with his son Aryan in the Hindi version of the Disney's latest release, The Lion King. He took to Twitter to thank his co-stars for making him and son Aryan sound perfect in the live-action movie.

“Happy to hear that so many are enjoying The Lion King. A special thanks to my co-actors and friends for bringing this film to life in Hindi. Sanjai Mishra, Shreyas Talpade and the amazing Ashish Vidyarthi and Asrani sahib. Thanks for making me and Aryan sound good,” he tweeted on Sunday.

The Lion King encashed Rs 13.17 crore on the opening day of its India release. The film hit 2140 screens in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.

In the movie, film director Jon Favreau is retelling the 1994 Disney classic story. With excellent visual effects and computer-generated animation and imagery, it brings back young Simmba's adventures who is set to succeed his father Mufasa as King. The story narrates the tale of Simmba rising to the occasion despite several attempts by his uncle to put him down.

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The original English version involves voice-overs from Hollywood star-studded actors such as Beyonce Knowles, Donald Grover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, John Kani, Billy Eichner and John Oliver. Actor James Earl Jones is heard reprise his role of Mufasa from the original.

Back home in India, the Hindi dubbed version cashed in Shah Rukh khan's stardom. Shah Rukh lent Mufasa's voice while his son Aryan gave voice-overs for Simmba.

Disney India also roped in Ashish Vidyarthi, Sanjay Mishra, Shreyas Talpade and Asrani for Hindi version. Ashish lent his voice to Scar, Sanjay to Pumbaa, Shreyas to Timon and Asrani to Zazu.


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