The teaser for Vidya Balan starrer biopic, Shakuntala Devi, released and it looks like the kind of female-centric biopic we are definitely rooting for.
She was extraordinary, in every sense of the word! Know the story of the child prodigy & the human computer, #ShakuntalaDevi @sonypicsprodns @Abundantia_Ent @anumenon1805 @vikramix @SnehaRajani pic.twitter.com/P2PAqPp5Tt
— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) September 16, 2019
The brief trailer talks about how, when children normally began learning basic multiplication, Shakuntala Devi was already working on complex mathematical solutions.
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Popularly known as the “human computer”, she was also a writer. Her book The World of Homosexuals is regarded as the first study of homosexuality in India, and she is considered to be a pioneer in the field.
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In the recent past, Vidya Balan has continuously picked movies with intelligent subjects and has done complete justice to all her diverse roles. And with the brief teaser, she appears to be nailing the look.
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While biopics have become Bollywood’s current flavour, it’s interesting to note that finally, important female-centric biopics are also coming to the forefront. Many people took to Twitter to comment on the upcoming biopic:
So , I can say now #ShakuntalaDevi urf @vidya_balan is back now !
— Bhaumil Patel ™👓 (@ImBhaumil) September 16, 2019
And it will be awesome for sure ! pic.twitter.com/qAmm798FVI
#ShakuntalaDevi the legend writer of “The World of Homosexuals” and popularly known as the “human computer” is a biopic on her ready to hit the screen by @vidya_balan .
— Movie Mango ® (@Go_Movie_Mango) September 16, 2019
The life of this Bangalorean is a pioneer in the field of Homosexuality.
All the best to @ExLolaKutty ✌️ pic.twitter.com/FsE2zVQijn
So nice to see what Vidya Balan will do in #ShakuntalaDevi movie.@vidya_balan pic.twitter.com/ZLzeLZaRxW
— मणिकर्णिका 💯 % fb (@Mrinal_Manjari5) September 16, 2019
Wow I am Super excited for this film! #ShakuntalaDevi @vidya_balan is going to be superb as always. It is going to be so much fun… pic.twitter.com/VPq0ntSynH
— SayyedZeeshaan (@SayyedZeeshaan) September 16, 2019
This looks promising!
— Gautam Chintamani (@GChintamani) September 16, 2019
All the best, @vidya_balan and team #ShakuntalaDevi 👍 https://t.co/1EsISDTBqw
Shakuntala Devi was known as a ‘Human Computer’ for solving complex mathematical problems and had also been awarded with ‘The Guinness Book of World Records’. Movies like this inspires the youth to work harder and overcome all the challenges of life.@vidya_balan #ShakuntalaDevi pic.twitter.com/g4mikJG7Rc
— Raj Tewari (@RajTewari13) September 16, 2019
Good to see @vidya_balan don the look of #ShakuntalaDevi to the tee
— RiA (@RiaRevealed) September 16, 2019
India is blessed to have actors like Vidya balan.. The depth n the intensity in ur acting makes ur movies look so real.. N its a delight to watch.
Good luck to the entire team of #ShakuntalaDevi https://t.co/hPlclqnpzO
The film is scheduled to be released next year.
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