Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi' to release on July 31 on Amazon Prime; watch video

Amazon Prime Video today anunced global premiere of erly awaited film — Shakuntala Devi — exclusively on streaming service. Directed by Anu Men and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), biographical drama stars National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan in lead, essaying role of globally rewned Indian mamatics genius, who was popularly kwn as ‘human computer’.

Shakuntala Devi also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship, alongside Jisshu Sengupta (Mardaani 2 fame) and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles. screenplay is written by Anu Men and Nayanika Mahtani, while dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.

Shakuntala Devi was once kwn as "human computer". She even made it into Guinness Book of World Records for her mental calculation skills.  film will tell story of her life and achievements.

Actor Jisshu Sengupta will play Paritosh Banerji, Shakuntala's husband. movie was initially set to release on May 8, 2020, but was pushed due to pandemic.

Sanya Malhotra reveals why she is excited for 'Shakuntala Devi's' release on OTT platform 

Shakuntala Devi will join thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and Bollywood in Prime Video catalog including global premieres of Indian titles including Gulabo Sitabo, Penguin, Ponmagal Vandhal and many more.