One of Disney s most popular family movies ever The Jungle Book ,
loved the world over for its memorable music (who says bears can t
sing!), thrilling adventures and unforgettable characters comes to
Disney Channel on 26th January 2012 at 11 am. This playful mix of music,
laughs and thrills will be telecast in English, Hindi, Tamil and
Telugu.
This 1968 animated classic and
Academy Award nominated film was the last one to be mentored by Walt
Disney himself. The movie is a celebrated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling s
literary classic story set in the Pench forests in India. The lush and
exciting jungle comes alive as we embark on a thrilling,
adventure-filled journey with the young Indian boy, Mowgli and his
jungle pals who teach him the true meaning of friendship while
protecting him from the treacherous tiger Shere Khan.
Says
Natasha Malhotra VP and GM, Walt Disney Television International India,
Disney Channel is delighted to premiere this song-filled celebration
of friendship, fun and adventure. The Jungle Book has a very special
place in our hearts not only because it was the last film to receive
Walt Disney s personal touch but also because it is a great tale set in
an Indian jungle with lovable characters and a timeless story, sure to
entertain the entire family both young and old .
Little
Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle is happy just
enjoying the Bare Necessities with his buddies, especially
happy-go-lucky bear Baloo. However, the vicious tiger, Shere Khan
decides that the man-cub must be eliminated because of the threat he
will pose to tigers once he grows into a man. So the wise panther
Bagheera sets out to return him to the man village , where he will be
safe. The exciting journey through the jungle holds many dangers and
surprises. After falling out of the coils of a hungry hypnotic python
named Kaa and falling in with a herd of military elephants, the man-cub
meets the carefree bear named Baloo who teaches Mowgli the song The
Bare Necessities of life and the true meaning of friendship. Other
musical highlights include, I Wan na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) , by
Jazzy King Louie and the hepcat monkeys, the sneaky Trust in Me by
Kaa and That s What Friends are For …
The
Jungle Book is a toe-tapping adventure filled with fun and surprises
while also emphasizing values like loyalty, honor, courage, persistence
and integrity making it a timeless Disney classic , adds Natasha.
Disney
Channel also gives you a chance to download the best-loved songs from
this fun-filled musical journey. All you have to do is watch the film,
look out for the short code on your screen during the songs and send a
message to 56060. The songs are downloadable in English, Hindi, Tamil
and Telugu.
Often noted to be the happiest
possible way to remember Walt Disney , the jungle starts jumping on
your television screens on January 26, 2012 at 11 am on Disney Channel.
Be a part of the adventure with Mowgli and his friends. This is a
journey you should not miss taking!
