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Vidya Balan ‘excited’ to play as Shakuntala Devi



MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan said she is playing the lead role as Shakuntala Devi, a film made on the mathematics genius, Indian media reported.

Shakuntala Devi has earned the fame of a human computer for her skill to make swift calculations.

The movie, directed by Anu Menon, and produced by Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, is set for a summer 2020 release.

Vidya Balan said she is ‘extremely excited’ to play the role of Shakuntala Devi, on the big screen. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 08 May 2019 12:56 PM

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