⚡ Powers & Abilities
Exceptional strength, Powerful jaws, Sharp claws, Acute senses, Stealth, Hunting, Tracking, Intimidation, Combat skills, Exceptional agility
📖 Biography
Shere Khan is the fearsome Bengal tiger who serves as the principal antagonist of The Jungle Book. Proud, intelligent, and ruthless, he views humans as a threat to the jungle and considers Mowgli especially dangerous because he is a man-cub growing up among animals. His reputation as a powerful predator allows him to command fear and respect throughout the jungle. Across different adaptations, Shere Khan remains defined by his cunning, confidence, hatred of humanity, and relentless pursuit of Mowgli.
⚡ Fun Facts
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Shere Khan's name is derived from titles associated with royalty and nobility, fitting his portrayal as the self-important ruler of the jungle.
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In Rudyard Kipling's original stories, Shere Khan is born with a crippled leg, which contributes to his reputation as a dangerous but physically imperfect predator.
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Shere Khan appears in the 1989 Japanese anime The Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli, where his backstory and rivalry with Mowgli are expanded.
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George Sanders provided Shere Khan's voice in Disney's 1967 animated The Jungle Book.
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Idris Elba voiced Shere Khan in Disney's 2016 live-action adaptation, which portrays the tiger as being scarred by humans and motivated by fear and hatred of mankind.
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Shere Khan has appeared in several video games, including The Jungle Book, The Jungle Book: Groove Party, and Disney Magic Kingdoms.
