Jungle Book Character List

DiVine:

The Narrator of the story. She is a living wild grapevine.

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Mowgli:

The protagonist, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle. He is often referred to as the "Man Cub" and navigates the challenges of both the jungle and human society.

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Bagheera:

A black panther who serves as Mowgli's protector and mentor, teaching him the laws of the jungle.

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Baloo:

A sloth bear who is Mowgli's friend and mentor, known for his laid-back attitude and wisdom about jungle life.

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Shere Khan: 

a vicious man-eating Bengal Tiger who is the only recurring animal villain and the archenemy of Mowgli. Despite being born with a crippled leg and derisively nicknamed "Lungri" (The Lame One), Shere Khan is ruthless, aggressive, violent, arrogant, self-centered, and sees himself as the rightful lord of the jungle.

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Kaa:

An Indian rock python who is both a mentor and a potential threat to Mowgli, known for his hypnotic abilities.

Coils:

Kaa's coils. They create the illusion of the snake, singing in Kaa's song.

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The Dawn Patrol:

Col. Hathi:

The leader of the elephants, who upholds the laws of the jungle and is a symbol of strength and wisdom, if forgetful at times.​

Gajjini:

Col Hathi's wife, who reminds him of things he forgets.

Hathi Jr.:

Hathi's son and Mowgli's friend.

Toomai:

An Elephant Soldier in the Dawn Patrol.

Mysa:

An Elephant Soldier in the Dawn Patrol.

Mang:

An Elephant Soldier in the Dawn Patrol.

Kala Nag:

An Elephant Soldier in the Dawn Patrol.

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The Seeonee Wolf Pack:

Akela:

The old leader of the wolf pack that adopts Mowgli, representing loyalty and leadership.​

Raksha:

Also known as Mother Wolf, she is Mowgli's adoptive mother who fiercely protects him.​

Moti:

Mowgli's adoptive father, also a member of the wolf pack.

Grey Brother:

the oldest of Moti and Raksha's cubs, he loves his siblings, including Mowgli, and sees no difference between his human brother and his wolf siblings, viewing Mowgli as much a wolf as himself.

Rama:

One of the wolf cubs, a younger brother to Grey. 

Vihaan:

The runt of the litter, he doesn't let that slow him down.

Leela:

The lone sister of Moti and Raksha's cubs from a previous litter. She is every bit as fierce and loyal as her brothers. She becomes the leader of the Seeonee Wolf Pack after her grandfather Akela's death.

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Shandi:

A human girl who represents Mowgli's connection to the human world, while feeling connected to the Jungle herself.

 

Village Girls: Shandi's friends

Layla

Kayra

Tanvi

Ira

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The Bandar-Log:

Also called The Monkey-folks, they are a society of monkeys who are treated as pariahs for their scatterbrained anarchy. They kidnap the very young Mowgli, who is rescued by Bagheera and Baloo.

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King Louis:

The leader of the Bandar-Log, he believes Mowgli has knowledge of man's red flower.

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The Vultures:

Paul, John, George, and Ringo:

They are a quartet of vultures based on The Beatles. Their song, "That's What Friends are For" is a standout moment in the show.​