Principal photography for Vidya Balan's next film, based on mamatics genius Shakuntala Devi, commenced on September 16. Directed by Anu Men, "Shakuntala Devi - Human-Computer" is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment.

Anu Men speaks about working on film

"I have always been fascinated by Shakuntala Devi and truly felt that hers is an incredible story that h to be told. She was an extraordinary woman, who lived ahe of her times and on her own terms, unapologetically," Men said in a statement.

"From Vidya to rest of cast and crew, and my producers  Vikram and Sony Pictures Networks Productions, I am so gl that all elements have come toger for us to put our best foot forward. I'm delighted that everyone will finally get to witness it on big screen," she ded.

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Shakuntala Devi, mamatical wizard, was kwn for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations. Shakuntala's genius was first discovered at of 5 when she solved a math problem for 18-year-old students. Vidya also took to social media to share news.

"Excitement is multiplying each day! Time to dig into 'root' of mamatical genius, #Shakuntalevi. #FilmingBegins," actor wrote on Twitter.

Vidya Balan shared a poster of film on social media saying,

"On very few occasions, you get an opportunity to tell story of an individual who has h a journey that has inspired entire world. achievements of Shakuntala Devi are unparalleled globally."

Commenting on cast and crew, Sneha Rajani, Business He, Sony Pictures Networks Productions was quoted saying she was looking forward to working with Vikram and his team, and as for Vidya Balan, she has always been phemenal and that she is really excited to start an association through this story and bring  best story out to audience.

film, which is eyeing for a summer 2020 release, is written by Anu Men along with Nayanika Mahtani, while dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.

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