Vir Hirani to voice Mowgli in upcoming AI-generated feature film inspired by The Jungle Book
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The project comes after Vir's streaming debut as Pritam Parker in Avinash Arun's Pritam & Pedro , which also stars Arshad Warsi and Vikrant Massey. His performance in the series has received a positive response from viewers, with many expressing their appreciation for his work and referring to him as the 'national crush'.
Adding to this, Apart from his on-screen presence, Vir's voice has also drawn attention. His distinctive voice has as per reports led to several offers for voice-over and dubbing assignments, including projects in animation. He has also received requests for voice notes and ASMR recordings.
Meanwhile, With the soon-to-release movie, Vir will take on the character of Mowgli, bringing his interpretation to the familiar fictional character through voice, expressions and characterisation. The project will give him an opportunity to explore a different form of performance and add another dimension to his work.
Notably, His association with the movie also comes at a time when more Indian actors are exploring voice acting for animated projects. For Vir, the soon-to-release feature marks another step in his career following the response to Pritam & Pedro .
Source: Bollywood Hungama