Disney film The Jungle Book, based on the writings of
Rudyard Kipling, is easily one of the most awaited movies this year and the
Indian version of the movie will surely be a hit with kids and adults alike as
the makers of the film have roped in talent powerhouses for the Hindi version
of the movie.
In the original movie, Scarlett Johansson had lent her voice
to Kaa, the python and in the Hindi version; it will be none other than
Priyanka Chopra, who will mesmerize Mowgli with her sexy voice. Readers may recall
that in the recent past, Priyanka had also lent her voice to the character
Ishani in Disney's Planes.
Irrfan, popular for his versatile roles in Piku, Life in a
Metro, The Namesake, The Lunchbox and The Amazing Spiderman, will lend his
voice to the friendly bear Baloo, which is dubbed by Bill Murray in the
international version.
Furthermore, veteran actor Om Puri, who has been often
honored for his performances in India and abroad, will lend his voice to
Bagheera, the Black Panther, which is dubbed by legendary actor Ben Kingsley in
the international version.
The studio has also approached powerful performer Nana
Patekar, who lately wowed critics and viewers with his riveting performance in
Natsamrat, to once again lend his voice to Shere Khan, a character voiced by
Idris Elba in the international version. Back in the early 90s, Nana had dubbed
for the fearsome Bengal tiger in the animated series Jungle Book: The
Adventures of Mowgli that was aired on Doordarshan.
''The Jungle Book is so very special to India, and we want
our audience enjoy Disney's all-new live-action adaptation. We wanted nothing
but the best for the Hindi version of the film. We are so excited to have such
veterans and A list actors come together to voice and bring alive these beloved
characters making it like a hi-scale Hindi film.'' tells Amrita Pandey,
Vice-President - Studios, Disney India.
The Indian audience will get to watch The Jungle Book on
April 8, a week before its US release.
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