Vir Hirani to voice Mowgli in AI-generated 'Jungle Book' film

Vir Hirani is set to explore a new side of his acting career by lending his voice to one of literature's best-known jungle characters. The actor will reportedly play Mowgli in an upcoming AI-generated Indian feature inspired by 'The Jungle Book'.

Soumitra Ranade is directing the film, and it will have a Hindi voice track.The reported casting comes after Vir Hirani's streaming debut in 'Pritam & Pedro'. His work in the series reportedly brought attention to his voice and opened up opportunities beyond conventional acting assignments. He has been receiving approaches for voice-over and dubbing projects, including animation productions.

Vir Hirani to take on Mowgli in AI-generated film

According to Variety India, Vir Hirani has attracted interest for voice-based assignments since 'Pritam & Pedro' was released.

The report states that he has received offers for dubbing and voice-over work, including projects in animation. His voice has reportedly made an impression on listeners, with some people reaching out to request voice notes and ASMR recordings.The upcoming film will give him an opportunity to take on a character portrayed in several adaptations over the years. Playing Mowgli will require him to communicate the character's emotions, curiosity and personality through vocal expression.

'Pritam & Pedro' brought attention to his voice

Vir Hirani made his streaming debut with 'Pritam & Pedro', directed by Avinash Arun. The series also stars Arshad Warsi and Vikrant Massey. Hirani plays Pritam Parker, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes caught up in a cybercrime investigation.

The project introduced him to audiences through a character whose circumstances change as the investigation unfolds. The series received a 3.5-star rating out of 5 from ETimes.

Soumitra Ranade to direct the 'Jungle Book' adaptation

Soumitra Ranade has been brought on board to direct the AI-generated feature. The filmmaker has previously worked on projects aimed at children and families, as well as animation-based storytelling. His experience includes directing 'Jajantaram Mamantaram' (2003), a fantasy adventure that combined live-action performances with visual effects.Based on the world created in 'The Jungle Book', the upcoming feature will revisit Mowgli's adventures through an Indian production, and expectations are high.