Shakuntala Devi

20202020
2h 7min

Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Vidya Balan stars in and as Shakuntala Devi, the world famous Indian mathematician that was popularly referred to as the "human computer." The movie premieres worldwide on Prime Video July 30.

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Biography Drama

Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician's journey to become 'The Human Computer' and her relationship with her daughter.Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician's journey to become 'The Human Computer' and her relationship with her daughter.Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician's journey to become 'The Human Computer' and her relationship with her daughter.

Director
- Anu Menon
Writers
- Anu Menon(screenplay)
- Nayanika Mahtani(screenplay)
- Ishita Moitra(dialogue)
Stars

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Awards
- 4 nominations

Videos4

Official Trailer (English Subtitles)

Official Trailer (English Subtitles)

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

IMDb On the Scene - Vidya Balan

IMDb On the Scene - Vidya Balan

Styling Vidya Balan | Behind the Scenes of 'Shakuntala Devi'

Styling Vidya Balan | Behind the Scenes of 'Shakuntala Devi'

Vidya Balan and Sanya Malhotra in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Stephen Samson and Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Director
- Anu Menon
Writers
- Anu Menon(screenplay) (story)
- Nayanika Mahtani(screenplay) (story)
- Ishita Moitra(dialogue)
All cast & crew
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How Shakuntala Devi Inspired Vidya Balan

How Shakuntala Devi Inspired Vidya Balan

Actress Vidya Balan tells IMDb which Shakuntala Devi scenes made her feel closer to the flamboyant character she was playing.

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The extraordinary story of Shakuntala Devi, the world-renowned mathematician who lived her life on her own terms. While the film pays tribute to her genius as a mathematician, it also humanizes her as a woman and mother, in trying to capture her indomitable spirit. Told through the lens of her relationship with her daughter Anu, the film highlights their very different struggles and aspirations.

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Genres
- Biography
- Drama
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Prakash Belwadi who plays Vidya Balan's father in the film had said Kannada industry should have made a film on Shakuntala Devi.

Quotes
Shakuntala Devi: [Anu Menon says Indians hate mathematics on the contrary Indians love mathematics]

Top review

2/10

Tribute to the legend is not watching the movie

Typical Bollywood masala movie. Overdramatic and bizzare script. Just like Bollywood ruined mission mangal they have successfully ruined the movie. At least the makers would have watched the man who knew infinity. Poor script and direction. Acting of Vidya Balan and all others except Santa Malhotra is top class.

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manojtiptur
Jul 31, 2020

Runtime
- 2h 7min
Color
- Color

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Vidya Balan: I did not set out to break stereotypes

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Vidya Balan in Shakuntala Devi (2020)

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