Meet Dina Sanichar, or “the Indian wolf-boy,” a feral boy who lived in the 19th century and was raised by wolves—many believe that Dina was the real inspiration behind The Jungle Book.

Slated for release next week, Jungle Book (30×7’) is set in Baloo’s Forest School, where viewers follow the adventures of Mowgli and his loyal wolf-pups as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, ...