Indian-American Neel Sethi, a talented child actor, was born on December 22, 2003, in the vibrant city of New York, a hub of artistic expression and cultural diversity. This young thespian's big break came in the form of a breakout role as Mowgli in John Favreau's 2016 live-action adaptation of the timeless classic, 'The Jungle Book'. Prior to this, he had already made his mark in the film industry with a starring role in the short film 'Diwali' in 2013.
Interestingly, Sethi was chosen from among thousands of aspiring actors who auditioned globally for the coveted role of Mowgli. What's more, he stood out as the only real human character in the film, with all other characters being voiced by talented actors and actresses.
