Varun Sharma Lends His Voice To Garfield In Hindi Version: 'Had Amazing Experience'

Everyone’s favourite lazy cat, Garfield, is all set to return to the big screen with the much-awaited The Garfield Movie. In the upcoming film, Garfield will take on a new adventure and is reunited with his long-lost father, Vic, a street-smart feline. Along with his faithful friend Odie, they are ready to embark on a hilarious robbery that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The Garfield Movie has sparked widespread excitement, with fans worldwide eagerly waiting for the release. In addition to the gripping plot, fans in India have another reason to catch the movie in theatres. Varun Sharma, famed for his comic role in Fukrey, is the voice of Garfield in the Hindi version of the film.

Talking about this exciting project, Varun Sharma told Bollywood Hungama, “For me, lending my voice for The Garfield Movie has been a character I have followed since my childhood, and I resonate with his quirks. The entire dubbing process was an amazing experience, allowing me to relive all the best of my childhood memories.”

Varun Sharma added that he was grateful to Sony Pictures Releasing International for the opportunity and is excited for the audience to have a great time viewing the film.

Even the makers are quite excited to introduce Varun Sharma as the voice of Garfield in the upcoming movie. Shony Panjikaran, General Manager and Head of Sony Pictures Releasing International, India stated, “Garfield has a quirky personality, and Varun’s phenomenal and humorous performances in recent films make him the perfect choice,” as quoted by Bollywood Hungama.

Directed by Mark Dindal, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 24, 2024. Chris Pratt lends his voice to Garfield, while Samuel L. Jackson voices his long-lost father, Vic, in the English version. The screenplay, highly anticipated by fans, is crafted by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. The production boasts an impressive lineup of producers including John Cohen, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Steven P. Wegner, Craig Sost, Namit Malhotra, and Crosby Clyse. Sony Pictures will handle the global release of the film. This installment marks the third in the Garfield franchise, succeeding earlier hits like 2004’s Garfield: The Movie and its 2006 sequel, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.