Updated October 14th, 2019 at 13:53 IST

Shakuntala Devi biopic: Expectations and cast details of the film

Vidya Balan is gearing up for her next release, Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer. The film will hit the theatres in 2020. Check Details

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With her recent performances working their magic on the audience, Vidya Balan has become a force to reckon with. Earlier this year, the actor was seen in Mission Mangal along with Akshay Kumar. The movie crossed the 200-crore-mark and was appreciated by fans and critics alike. Vidya Balan is gearing up for her next release, Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer. The much-anticipated film is based on the life of the late mathematics prodigy, Shakuntala Devi. Here are all the details about the much-anticipated film.

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What to expect from Shakuntala: Human Computer?

Vidya Balan will be seen essaying the character of the late mathematical genius, Shakuntala Devi in her next. The actor has left no stone unturned to bring authenticity to her character, as the movie features Vidya Balan in a never-seen-before avatar. The makers of the movie have managed to rope in the Dangal actor, Sanya Malhotra to portray the character of Anupama Banerjee, daughter of Shakuntala Devi. Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer desires to put forth the story of the achievements and the ups and downs in the life of the late mathematician. Recently, the makers unveiled the first poster of the biopic and it was appreciated by fans and critics within no time.

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Cast Details

Written by Ishita Moitra, the movie has managed to garner applause for its unique cast and unpredictable story-line. Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer will mark the first association of Sanya Malhotra and Vidya Balan onscreen. The movie also stars Max Dowler and Stephen Samson in prominent roles. Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer will hit the theatres in 2020.

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Upcoming Projects of Vidya Balan

With her unconventional screen presence and talent, Vidya Balan has achieved several heights of success in the film industry. The actor will be seen next in the upcoming flick, Bend In The River along with Rajiv Khandelwal. Balan will be seen sharing the screen space with Arjun Rampal and Pratik Babbar in the upcoming comedy entertainer, Akaar. The movie will mark the first association of Arjun and Vidya after Kahaani 2.

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Published October 14th, 2019 at 12:23 IST