The
story revolves around Simba, whose father Mufasa,
the king of the Pride Lands, is murdered by his own
brother Scar.
Scar
then convinces Simba that Mufasa's death was Simba's
fault and encourages the young cub into self-imposed
exile. Scar reports Mufasa's and Simba's "accidental"
death to the Pride, believing the cub to have been
killed by his vicious hyena henchmen. He becomes king
and his hyenas overrun the Pride Lands.
Simba
escapes from the hyenas but collapses, exhausted,
in the desert. The young cub is saved and befriended
by Timon and Pumbaa.
After
growing up with the pair, the adult Simba encounters
his childhood friend - a formidable lioness named
Nala - who has fled Scar's dictatorial rule to seek
help. She urges Simba to return to the Pride Lands
and retake his rightful throne, but he refuses, still
traumatised by the false belief that he caused his
father's death.
Rafiki
the witch-doctor shows Simba, that Mufasa's spirit
still lives on inside him.
For
the Hindi version, erstwhile Bollywood actor Suresh
Oberoi has lent his voice for Mufasa, while Zazu is
done by Shariyar Atai. The title song 'Circle of Life'
has been sung by Dominique, who has done backing vocals
for A R Rahman and Shankar Ehsaan Loy.
The Lion King will be sponsored by food giant
Britannia on the Disney Channel.
