Shakuntala Devi bags Guinness World Records certificate for 'fastest human computation'

Ahead of release of much-awaited film Shakuntala Devi, Guinness World Records has houred late math wizard with record title for ‘Fastest human computation’. Much to surprise of fans, certificate has come as a welcome surprise just a few days ahead of release of biopic. math genius has received award for fastest human computation is 28 seconds, successfully multiplying two randomly selected 13-digit numbers, at Imperial College London, UK, on 18 Jun 1980. certificate record was received by Shakuntala Devi’s daughter Anupama Banerji.

Shakuntala Devi receives Guinness World Record 

Overwhelmed to receive award on behalf of her mor, Anupama said in a statement, “It is an overwhelming moment for me to be able to receive this hor on my mor’s behalf. To be conferred with certificate of ‘Fastest human computation’ is an exciting feat that only my mor was capable of.”

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She furr expressed, “I am glad that I had opportunity to provide significant inputs while developing biopic, Shakuntala Devi, to ensure that people get to kw my mor way she was in real life – full of life and truly amazing. Her mad love and passion for maths are well-kwn, she always wanted to take this a level ahead. This is exactly kind of recognition that would have made her extremely happy and thoroughly proud of her mamatical abilities which far surpassed anyone else’s.”

Actress Vidya Balan who is set to portray character Shakuntala Devi in biopic also expressed her happiness on same. Contrary to this, Vidya also mentioned that she was t aware of fact that Shakuntala Devi has t received her certificate. Talking about same, Dirty Picture actress said, “While shooting for Shakuntala Devi in London, we would meet Anupama Banerji often. In my conversations with her, I realized that late Shakuntala Devi, didn’t have official certification from Guinness World Records - it wasn’t rm n. Vikram Malhotra and I were refore very keen to make this happen and along with Amazon Team, we reached out to Guinness World Records team who provided us with every support. I am thrilled that Anumpana will w have certificate to cherish forever. This is my tribute to legend!”

film is all set to showcase extraordinary life of genius Shakuntala Devi that will chronicle her various achievements both personal and professional. film is directed and written by Anu Men and produced by Sony Pictures Networks, India, and Vikram Malhotra, under his banner Abundantia Entertainment.

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