Playing Shakuntala Devi was as intimidating as it was exhilarating: Vidya Balan

Mumbai (Bombay):  Star Vidya Balan on Wed. stated she’d a nice time portraying the titular character within the upcoming “Shakuntala Devi”, adding that the movie celebrates the inspiring journey of the known mathematician.

Shakuntala Devi, the mathematical wizard, has been well-known for her capability to make incredibly swift calculations. Her genius has been 1st discovered in the age of 5 when she solved a math issue for 18-year-old candidates.

“Stepping into the globe of Shakuntala Devi has been as intimidating as it has been exhilarating. Her post is inspirational & makes you watch just how in case we believe in ourselves, the globe is our oyster,” Balan stated in an announcement.

Instructed by Anu Menon, the movie is slated to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video footage from Jul 31.

It has been amongst the 1st main films to head to a digital platform owing to the coronavirus-induced lock-down, that has resulted in the closing of cinema screens around the nation.

Balan, 41, stated a digital declare going to make sure that the movie approaches a global audience.

“A direct declare on Prime Video footage going to bring Shakuntala Devi 1 step closer to audiences around the world where they could see the film in their own comfort,” she stated.

The movie’s trailer, unveiled on Wed., gave a sneak peek into the adventures of the protagonist & her love for numbers that she valued above everything else in her personal life.

“Shakuntala Devi” also stars Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh, & Jisshu Sengupta.

The dramedy is produced by Sony Networks Productions & Vikram Malhotra.