Published 09:08 IST, July 31st 2020

Vidya Balan gives her saree 'Shakuntala Devi' twist for e-promotions of movie

Vidya Balan recently shared her e-promotions look for Shakuntala Devi. The actor was seen donning a black saree with mathematical equations all over.

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Vidya Balan recently posted a picture of her giving her fans a glimpse of her e-promotions look. actor posted a series of pictures donning a black saree with a red border. However, her saree h a Shakuntala Devi twist to it.

Vidya Balan’s saree was designed with mamatical equations all over. actor’s look was kept minimal with statement earrings and nude makeup. Vidya Balan’s look was completed with a middle-parted sleek hairstyle. actor posted pictures with caption, “-E-Promotions for #Shakuntalevi ❣️Outfit - my favourite Mamatical equation saree by @utkalamrita especially woven for  #ShakuntaleviPromotions #vocalforlocal. This saree is a Sambalpuri bandha (tie and dye) silk. Woven over a period of one month in kendupali, Sonepur. Handwoven by Ramakant Meher, with mulberry Bangalore silk yarn."

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About Shakuntala Devi movie

Shakuntala Devi is directed by Anu Men. movie is based on life of Shakuntala Devi, who was an Indian writer and mamatical genius, popularly called “ human computer” by many. Along with Vidya Balan as le character, movie features Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta as Shakuntala’s husband Paritosh Banerji with Amit Sh as Ajay and Prakash Belawi as Shakuntala’s far.

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movie is penned by Anu Men and Nayanika Mahtani, with dialogues from Ishita Moitra. It is bankrolled by Sony Pictures Networks India and A Genius Films Production. soundtrack is composed by Sachin-Jigar with a score by Karan Kulkarni. Lyrics are written by Vayu and Priya Saraiya. Cinematography is by Keiko Nakahara and editing by Antara Lahiri. film was scheduled to release on May 8, 2020, but will miss its atrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic. audience can enjoy Shakuntala Devi on Amazon Prime Video on July 31, 2020.

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Shakuntala Devi was a mamatical wizard and an acclaimed writer. Her brilliance in mamatical calculations has earned her a place in 1982 edition of Guinness Book Of World Records. She also did several tours all over world and showcased her talent. In 1988, Shakuntala Devi went to US to have her abilities studied by psychology professor Arthur Jensen.

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09:08 IST, July 31st 2020