Asrani, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sanjay Mishra join the voice cast of Disney’s The Lion King

Looking at the cast, it seems safe to say that the makers have cast their actors well. Over the years, Ashish has played the perfect villain in Bollywood as well as in regional cinema. And according to the original story, the characters of Timon and Pumbaa are known for their comic flair, so casting Shreyas and Sanjay for the role seems apt as well. And who but the veteran Asrani to play the witty bird Zazu?

Sanjay Mishra will give voice to the beloved character of Pumbaa in the live-action version of The Lion King.

Ashish Vidyarthi will voice Scar in The Lion King’s Hindi version.

“The Lion King is a classic that epitomises Disney’s prowess of bringing heartwarming stories that are timeless and transcend generations. A quintessential story of a father and his son and their heartwarming relationship; it’s a tale of a pride of lions that will connect with audiences emotionally. The movie is a pioneering blend of live-action filmmaking techniques and state-of-the-art virtual reality technology never seen before on celluloid,” said Bikram Duggal, Head – Studio Entertainment, Disney India.

Helmed by actor-filmmaker Jon Favreau, who has previously directed blockbusters like Iron Man and The Jungle Book, The Lion King will release simultaneously in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on July 19.