Disney India is leaving no stone unturned to push the India release of their upcoming extravaganza The Jungle Book. Now the studio has collaborated with music director Vishal Dadlani for the Hindi rendition of the iconic track The Bare Necessities, in the desi version of Jon Favreau’s all new live-action epic adventure, The Jungle Book.
Here’s the original version to help you remember.
I had mixed emotions when Disney approached me to sing Baloo’s ‘The Bare Necessities’ for the Hindi version of their upcoming film The Jungle Book. It’s a privilege that I can be part of such a timeless song, but the original has been so hugely popular and hummable, that matching that standard seems like a daunting task. I really hope people like my version of The Bare Necessities.Vishal Dadlani, Music Director
The Bare Necessities featured Mowgli and Baloo, the friendly bear in Disney’s 1967 animated original The Jungle Book. It was penned by Terry Gilkinson and was even nominated for an Academy Award for ‘Best Original Song’ way back in 1967. The song wasn’t just a happy melody, but a wonderful mantra for life, which makes it a hit. The Jungle Book releases in India on April 8th, a week before its US release.
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