Neil Sethi was chosen from some 2,000 children for the role of Mowgli
Neil Sethi was chosen from some 2,000 children for the role of Mowgli

The only live-action actor among an all-star cast in Disney’s The Jungle Book, child performer Neel Sethi was chosen by director Jon Favreau after considering about 2,000 kids who auditioned for the lead role of Mowgli.

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