Bollywood’s latest success story is making biopics on inspiring personalities. And guess what? It has worked and the audience loves it!
Vidya Balan is coming back on screen with another crazy story of a mathematical prodigal. This time, she is essaying the role of the ‘Human Computer’, Shakuntala Devi, one of the most renowned Indian mathematicians, who would solve math problems without any tools.
Vidya has gone through a major transformation for her role, the effort and hardwork behind it is definitely seen. In the movie poster she is seen wearing an orangish pink sari with a bob hairdo and hands crossed, while standing on top of the podium with a computer and a calculator on the other sides of the podium.
The powerhouse talent, Vidya couldn’t contain her happiness to share her look with the world, writing, “Excitement is multiplying each day! Time to dig into the ‘root’ of the mathematical genius, #ShakuntalaDevi. #FilmingBegins @sonypicsprodns @abundantiaent @directormenon @ivikramix @sneharajani_”.
Taking to social media, the ‘Mission Mangal’ actress shared the first look teaser of the movie ‘Shakuntala Devi’, captioned, “She was extraordinary, in every sense of the word! Know the story of the child prodigy & the human computer, #ShakuntalaDevi @sonypicsprodns @abundantiaent @directormenon @ivikramix @sneharajani_”.
Directed by Anu Menon, the biopic will portray the legendary story of a math genius, who has been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Bollywood actress is ready to take the film industry by storm again with this unique tale of human mind.
Produced by the Sony Pictures Networks Production and Vikram Malhotra, the biopic movie’s shooting begins today in London and it will hit the theatres during the summer of 2020.