Arjun Das reveals being part of Mufasa: The Lion King is a dream come true for him
12 Dec 2024 1:18 PM IST
Arjun Das who voices Mufasa in the Tamil dub of Mufasa: The Lion King shares his first reaction on being offered the film
Arjun Das (Photo by arrangement)
It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: The Lion King, now brought to life in Tamil with some of the most popular voices of the Tamil industry! Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action ‘The Lion King’, the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King is all set to release on 20th December 2024 and a special treat is in store for fans as the Tamil dubbed version presents Arjun Das as Mufasa, Ashok Selvan as Taka, the beloved duo of Robo Shankar and Singam Puli who have reunited as Pumbaa and Timon respectively, VTV Ganesh who will be voicing the younger version of Rafiki and industry veteran M. Nasser joining the team as the voice of Kiros.
Sharing how he reacted to being offered the opportunity to dub Mufasa for the Tamil edition of Mufasa: The Lion King, Arjun Das shared, "It was an exciting moment when I got a call from Disney. I grew up watching The Lion King. When this happened I was irresistibly happy."
On how he prepared for the role, Arjun Das picked a candid process, he shared, "There was no specific preparation; my voice performance was totally based on the emotional relevance of the character and the situation."
Bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life and blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins. “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits. Director - Barry Jenkins; Original songs by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Mufasa: The Lion King will be in Indian theatres on December 20, 2024, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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