Vidya Balan is set to star in as Math Genius in the role of ‘Human Computer’ Shakuntala Devi. The film will be directed by Anu Menon, who has previously worked on Amazon Prime Video web series Four More Shots Please!
The film is being bankrolled by Abundantia Entertainment, the production house behind films such as Airlift and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Shakuntala Devi is one of the most famous mathematical wizards, not just that she has been termed as a ‘human computer’. She was known for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations.
Speaking about the role, Vidhya Balan said, “I am extremely excited to play the human computer, Shakuntala Devi, on the big screen. She was truly someone who embraced her individuality, had a strong feminist voice and braved many a naysayer to reach the pinnacle of success. But what truly fascinates me is that you wouldn’t normally associate a fun person with Math...and she completely turns that perception on its head.”
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