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Actress Vidya Balan confirmed that she was starring in a film about the genius of mathematics Shakuntala Devi, who told her earned the nickname "human computer" calculations. The film should be directed by Anu Menon, who directed London, Paris, New York and Four More Shots Please! and produced by Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment. "I'm very excited about playing the human computer, Shakuntala Devi, on the big screen. It's really someone who has married his individuality, who has a feminist voice." strong and that braved all the chances of the non-director to reach the peak of success, "said Vidya.

"But what really fascinates me is that you do not normally badociate a fun person with mathematics … and it completely reverses that perception," Vidya Balan said.

"I am delighted that Vikram, with whom I worked on Kahaani and his team produce the film.Vikram, Anu and I are proud to give life to the history of one of the most inspiring women in this country, "said Vidya, who has been widely applauded for her versatility. "It's amazing that 'The Math Genius,' 'The Human Computer,' is an Indian girl from a small town that has conquered the world," she said. she added.

Shakuntala's genius was discovered for the first time at the age of five. she solved a math problem for 18-year-olds. Although she has never received any formal education, her talent for figures has also earned her a place in the 1982 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition to her love of mathematics, she was an astrologer, author of cookbooks and novelist. She has traveled the world to demonstrate her mathematical ideas – in colleges, theaters, radio and television. She also wrote the book The World Of Homobaduals .

Producer Malhotra is convinced that "this captivating story will resonate vividly for fans of all ages" and is particularly excited to see Vidya Balan on board. "I'm delighted to be collaborating with Vidya again, her versatility as a performer is unparalleled, and the pbadion she has brought to this film is incredible, and I'm delighted to be working with Anu Menon, who has woven an entertaining and evocative narrative., "he says.

"Shakuntala Devi was an extraordinary woman who lived ahead of her time and on her own terms, without any excuse, her love of numbers and the pbadion with which she shared the happiness of maths against all odds. really fascinating, "added Menon.

"Shakuntala is a true heroine of our time, and who else can capture the spirit of a woman like Shakuntala as the incredible Vidya Balan," Menon said.

The film about Shakuntala Devi is written by Anu Menon with Nayanika Mahtani, and the dialogue will be written by Ishita Moitra. It is expected that it will be screened later this year.

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