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Indian origin boy to play Mowgli in Disney's 'The Jungle Book'

| | Jul 16, 2014, at 07:27 pm
California, July 16 (IBNS) A 10-year-old Indian origin boy will play the role of 'Mowgli' in Disney's upcoming film 'The Jungle Book'.

Neel Sethi will play the cult character of the young boy who was raised by jungle animals.

The screen adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of 'The Jungle Book' will combination of live-action and animation, reports said.

Director Jon Favreau told hollywoodreporter.com: “Casting is the most important element of any film, and finding the right kid to play Mowgliwas imperative."

"Neel has tremendous talent and charisma. There is a lot riding on his little shoulders and I’m confident he can handle it," Favreau said.

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