Anand Mahindra confirms 'Super 30' mathematician Anand Kumar had refused financial support, says, "He's changed so many lives"

Lauding Patna-based mamatician Anand Kumar for changing so many lives, Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra, on Saturday, has confirmed that Kumar h indeed courteously declined Mahindra's offer of financial support, as expressed in a PTI article.

Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Super 30', released on Friday, which raked in Rs 11.83 crore on first day is based on mamatician-Super 30 Founder Anand Kumar. film revolves around mamatical genius in Bihar who opens an institute to teach underprivileged children. Under 'Super 30' initiative, Kumar trained Indian Institute of Techlogy (IIT) aspirants crack entrance exam to prestigious institute.

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Speaking to PTI, Kumar h said that while many h offered to donate to his venture, he h refused to accept ir money saying that he wanted to do good for field of education.

"I do t take any grant or donation from anyone. Our Prime Minister, corporators, business tycoons like Mukesh Ambani or Anand Mahindra have offered donation but I haven't accepted anything. I meet everyone but I do t take money from anyone. I only want to do good work in field of education," he said. 

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During course of interview, Kumar also said that while he liked approach taken by 'Super 30'  movie team in portraying a true story, he h set a few conditions regarding casting.

"I h a few conditions - only once I approve script film will be me and actor, director and music director will be of my choice," said Kumar ding that " makers h to change script 13 times because of me".

46-year-old mamatician was diagsed in 2014 with Acoustic Neuroma, a rare medical condition for which he is currently receiving treatment. Doctors h informed him that he h just 10 years to live. Kumar has expressed his happiness that biopic was released at a time when he is healthy.