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Shaan is angry at Shahrukh Khan for dubbing Lion King in Hindi

"No difference in Shah Rukh's voice, it's like any other voice over he does for his films," writes the actor

11 Jul, 2019

Shaan Shahid is really upset with Shah Rukh Khan and it's about The Lion King.

It was announced 2 weeks ago that SRK would be dubbing Mufasa in the upcoming reboot. He recently posted a glimpse of the movie featuring Aryan Khan on twitter.

Were we surprised that The Lion King's Hindi dub reveal featured SRK so prominently? Yes, even James Earl Jones didn't get this kinda spotlight. But Shaan was upset and for a bigger reason, questioning the point to a Hindi dub of the film?

Writes Shaan, "Please don't destroy an iconic film with [a] Hindi dub. No difference in Shah Rukh's voice, it's like any other voice over he does for his films. At least change your voice expression for a lion's dub."

He adds, "James Earl Jones must be laughing. What Shah Rukh 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."

Sounds like Shaan is angrier at SRK for the dub than the dub itself. Oh well, he can still enjoy the original reboot when it releases July 19.

Comments

Na Maloom Afraad Jul 11, 2019 04:22pm

Shaan...there is huge fan base of right from kids to old age people... who will enjoy the film in native language...it would be a huge marketing boost if the likes of amitabh bacchan and srk would do voice over for such movies...and it is surely likes of us to decide who gets the opportunity to do v/o ..

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Sore loser Jul 11, 2019 04:34pm

This must be a Pak trait ? First cricket now this, should try accepting defeat with grace!

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Solangi Jul 11, 2019 04:49pm

Valid point!

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NAEEM FAKIR Jul 11, 2019 05:17pm

An irrelevant person trying to be relevant.

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Nisar Jul 11, 2019 05:40pm

None of your business.

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Gopal Subramanian Jul 11, 2019 05:43pm

Who is this Shaan guy?

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Deependra Jul 11, 2019 05:53pm

Jealousy is bad for health.

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Click Jul 11, 2019 05:55pm

And you are suppose to be the acting expert?

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Ehsan Jul 11, 2019 06:25pm

Absolutely right

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Newborn Jul 11, 2019 06:39pm

Jel much?

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Changez Khan Jul 11, 2019 06:39pm

Why is Shaan angry? Strange man.

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aslam khan Jul 11, 2019 06:46pm

I am sure SK not disappointed with all the $$$.

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HashBrown® Jul 11, 2019 06:57pm

I don't always agree with Shaan's opinion, but here he is completely correct. As per usual, Hindustanis have taken something original and fresh, and ruined it with a complete lack of creativity.

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Ali Jul 11, 2019 07:29pm

@Deependra lolll... I felt that too

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Imran Jul 11, 2019 07:47pm

Anything for mo money.

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Zack Khan Jul 11, 2019 07:50pm

why is Shaan so upset?

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As Jul 11, 2019 08:44pm

BTW Shaan who??

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Bingo Jul 11, 2019 08:50pm

Shawn is absolutely RIGHT. Shahrukh is not made for Lion King. He is most hyped celebrity in the world. Can't act well, can't speak well. He is lucky that he is in Bollywood, so still gets movies to act in to. He wouldn't have survived more than 2-3 movies in Hollywood.

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Abdullah Jul 11, 2019 08:51pm

Shaan is upset that is does not get these kind of assignments at least.

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Zaku Jul 11, 2019 09:01pm

One way to be relevant in the news. Criticize someone else..

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Ghazala Jul 11, 2019 09:41pm

Who is Shaan Whatever? I had to Google to find out! The whole world knows SRK only by his initials, btw!

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Sonu Jul 11, 2019 09:44pm

Shahrukh Khan is your muslim brother.. just chill and enjoy the movie.

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CELIA Jul 11, 2019 09:51pm

@Zack Khan Nobody knows Shaan outside Pakistan !!

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TKhan Jul 11, 2019 09:52pm

Shaan, have you ever given it a thought that producer who offered Shah Rukh Khan must thought it over before hiring him? It seems there is some professional jealousy has dictated your criticism. Whether one like Shah Rukh Khan or not, however, there is no denying that he is an ICON in Bollywood and also has world-wide following.

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Agrippa - the Skeptic Jul 11, 2019 10:10pm

Did Shaan think why he wasn’t chosen to do the act?

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Ahmed Jul 11, 2019 10:21pm

I see no issue in SRK dubbing for the character.

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Neutral Jul 11, 2019 10:21pm

SRK dubbed because hindi reaches bigger audience in Indian sub continent than English.

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bushra Jul 11, 2019 10:27pm

He should shut his mouth as he has done a fab job in dubbing him. And his voice is whats gonna make the movie hit so he should really be quiet and watch the original movie if he doesnt wants to watch the dubbed version.

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Khan Jul 11, 2019 10:41pm

Only one advice for you, See yourself and Shahrulh Khan. I am Pakistani, but truth is truth. No one knows who you are, but I met here in US/Canada university students and they know who Shahrukh Khan is? and by the way students were white kids.

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AKB Jul 11, 2019 11:02pm

Shan should join politics because it will a perfect job for him rather than making failed attempts to become a successful actor.

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SATT Jul 11, 2019 11:02pm

Why so upset ? He can watch it in Urdu.

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Tahir Jul 11, 2019 11:06pm

Very true

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Ishtiaque Jul 11, 2019 11:48pm

It's not Pak India trait problems it's individual problems otherwise why so many Pakistanis watch Indian movies, why so many like Kohli's and Sharma cricket. Shahrukh did well, and the majority of people from both countries want to see the movie in Urdu/Hindi language.

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Kris Jul 11, 2019 11:57pm

He has a point. SRK should try a little harder. We have gotten used to his voice. He needs to bring out the character a little more and try to be a little different from his other characters.

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babloo Jul 12, 2019 12:12am

SRK is doing injustice to Lion King. why was he allowed to do it? somethings should be left to its original version. when people have money and power they can do whatever they want to do. SRK 's movies are not doing well, but he wants to be in limelight by hook or crook. please stop.

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Indian Jul 12, 2019 12:39am

If you want to dub in Urdu and give your voice, do it. What Sharukh do, is none of your business.

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Trollslayer Jul 12, 2019 12:47am

Is his problem with the Hindi language, voice expression, SRK or is he just plain jealous. The part about Simba and Matthew Broderick is just bonkers. I feel sorry for poor Shaan.

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Kamaal Jul 12, 2019 01:09am

Who is Shaan Shahid though?

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raisani Jul 12, 2019 01:15am

please dont compare SRK to JEJ--greatest voice and actor SRK is Mitti compared to Sonna

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And also Jul 12, 2019 02:14am

@HashBrown® “As per usual, Hindustanis have taken something original and fresh, and ruined it with a complete lack of creativity.” Wrong. Disney wants to dub this film in Hindi so it can get a much larger audience in India than if it were released onky as an English movie.

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Saeen Musa Jul 12, 2019 02:19am

Shaan, Who?

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Nit Jul 12, 2019 02:54am

@Gopal Subramanian even I am trying to know that .

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Handa Jul 12, 2019 04:29am

Not called for, SRK is an established brand, you are not!

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Pinky Jul 12, 2019 04:44am

Channelize your angst towards something constructive. Don't rain on someone's parade. Dubbing the film makes it accessible to a huge population which doesn't speak English. Disney knows the market where the money is. Shaan needs to know that, too!

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Dr Imran Jul 12, 2019 05:13am

Sour grapes :(

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A Jul 12, 2019 05:23am

More than 50% young kids in Indo Pak do not understand English well. Moreover it’s Disney’s product and wish.

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Nawwu Jul 12, 2019 05:27am

Where did he hear Shahrukh Khan's voice? The Promo has only Simba's and it is of Aryan's not SRK's. Alteast get the fact's right before criticizing.

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NVV Jul 12, 2019 06:21am

Shahrukh factor will spoil this movie's business. His time is over.

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Kaju Jul 12, 2019 06:28am

Pakistan can do Pumba dubbing

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VINIT Jul 12, 2019 06:36am

@HashBrown® it's not done by Hindustanis but DISNEY

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Sri1 Jul 12, 2019 09:53am

Unfortunately business dictates choice of language. Why just some 300 million potential viewers for an Urdu version as compared to 1.7 billion viewers for Hindi films? That's the value of soft power, whether cricket or films or culture or yoga. Slow and steady, my friends.

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ali Jul 12, 2019 10:33am

Shaan your concern is absolutely irrelevant and has no logic.

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Asli Jul 12, 2019 02:20pm

@As who has better acting skills than whole bollywood stars combined btw no offence

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And also Jul 15, 2019 06:05pm

@babloo “SRK is doing injustice to Lion King. why was he allowed to do it? somethings should be left to its original version” He was not ‘allowed’ to do it. He was paid to do it. Anyway the particular audio clip is not Shah Rukh but his son Aryan.

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