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‘The Lion King’ to roar on Disney Channel on 28 May
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MUMBAI: Kids are in for a treat this summer as the Disney Channel will premiere one of the most successful animated films The Lion King in Hindi 28 May at 6 pm. The Lion King won the Academy Award for its musical excellence (Best Music, Original Score, 1994; Best Music, Song for ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’). |
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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. |
The story revolves around Simba, whose father Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands, is murdered by his own brother Scar.
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
