Human computer Shakuntala Devi, the mathematical wizard, was known for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations. Her genius was first discovered at the age of five when she solved a math problem for 18-year-old students. Though she never received any formal education, her talent for numbers also earned her a place in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records.
Now, Abundantia Entertainment, led-by Vikram Malhotra has announced a film based on the life of Shakuntala Devi and Vidya Balan will be playing the lead in it.
Confirming the news, Vidya shares, “I am extremely excited to play the human computer Shakuntala Devi on the big screen. She was truly someone who embraced her individuality, had a strong feminist voice and braved many a naysayer to reach the pinnacle of success. But what truly fascinates me is that you wouldn’t normally associate a fun person with Maths...and she completely turns that perception on its head.”
from The Tribune http://bit.ly/2VX3gkA
via Today’s News Headlines
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