The heartthrob of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan recently revealed to the world, his son’s latest feat. In a Twitter post, King Khan unveiled the dubbed version of the teaser of The Lion King, presenting Aryan Khan as Simba.
Mera Simba.. #TheLionKing @disneyfilmindia pic.twitter.com/kC66BMBOVE
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) July 11, 2019
And as fame attracts both love and hatred, his sweet fatherly gesture was appreciated by many but also received backlash from those who couldn’t really make out the difference between the father and the son’s voice.
Godbless ❤️❤️❤️!!!
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) July 11, 2019
#goosebumps ?
Aryan sounds amazing!! That confidence, the dialogue delivery, its just Wow! He sounds just like you Sir @iamsrk ? ?? ?? ??— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) July 11, 2019
Simba agrees! #TheLionKing pic.twitter.com/a80suiqueb
— Walt Disney Studios India (@DisneyStudiosIN) July 11, 2019
Among those was Pakistani actor Shaan Shahid who got confused by the likeness in their voices and expressed himself on social media. Shahid didn’t seem to realize that Aryan Khan voiced Simba and slapped Shahrukh claiming that he “destroy(ed) an iconic film with Hindi dub”.
Pls don’t destroy an iconic film with Hindi dub .. no difference in shahrukhs voice it is like any other V/O he does for his films . At least change your voice expression for a lions dub.
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) July 11, 2019
James Earl Jones must be laughing.. what Shahrukh failed to understand if that the characters in the film are sketched according to the dubbing artists facial expressions .. if you see simba he resembles Matthew brodrick
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) July 11, 2019
SRK’s fans around the world were outraged by Shahid’s blunder and loyally rose in support of their superstar.
https://twitter.com/sinchan21029371/status/1149283864159956997
Sir firstly it's not SRK's voice ??♂️ and secondly.. no one is forcing you to watch it in hindi version ?
— Bebo's Boyfriend (@TalhaBeboholic) July 11, 2019
If you don't like the idea, watch the Hollywood version. But otherwise keep your mouth shut and your opinions to yourself. It was just such kind of criticism that destroyed #Zero and made SRK take a break. Just think before you speak! ?
— LindiArt (@Misty4SRK) July 11, 2019
How jealous this guy is??
And by the way its not even SRK's voice— Srujana (@iamsrj19) July 11, 2019
Shahid, Its not SRK voice its his Simba Aryan Khan Voice and be fair he done a fantastic job as voice actor. and Congratulation SRK and best wishes for your Simba and to disney films
— Muhammad (@kharmangi2) July 11, 2019
No one requests you to watch the dubbed version which isn't released in Pakistan where you live! And who are you? Are you @Disney co producer?!!
— ? CANDY ♥ SRK ? (@Kemet2MkMert) July 11, 2019
Its his son which you can hear in the trailer. Lion King is being dubbed in all major Languages for maximum reach. Chill out shaan, their are more important things to worry about. Like the blatant harassment and misogyny in our entertainment industry
— Rana Hasnain (@RaNaHaSnAiNsays) July 11, 2019
What you know about @iamsrk?
Just keep silent & jealous with his success. Why are you getting jealous? Because you didn't get any chance from Hollywood?
RIP SRK HATERS??— SACHIN J GAHLOT (@sachin_j_gahlot) July 11, 2019
@iamsrk I apologize for this – you’re still my homie ❤️
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) July 11, 2019
Pakistani #Simba Roaring#indvspak #ENGvAUS #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/OGUIgPKKFR
— हृषीकेश भंडारी (@HRISHIKESHB241) July 11, 2019
Perhaps the Pakistani actor will now realise the importance of doing his homework before posting something online.
We liked the teaser. Tell us what you think about the uncanny resemblance between Aryan’s and SRK’s voice.