Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer

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Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer

2020

2h 7m

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Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician, is on a journey to become The Human Computer while navigating her relationship with her daughter.

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Namrata Joshi

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This intriguing film, with its mix of the real and surreal, takes mothers beyond patriarchal frames of reference and gives them liberty to embrace their frailties and dark sides without a care or concern.

Sep 21, 2020

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Sengupta works well with Balan, and Malhotra and Sadh, as the modern couple, feel right. The film, which stays determinedly cheerful even in the grey hues of London, slides into flatness here and there...

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2020

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

What results is a biopic with genuine character.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2020

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Sukanya Verma

Rediff.com

There’s nothing wrong in Vidya Balan’s performance. There’s just nothing new about it.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 27, 2024

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Radhika Menon

Decider

Shakuntala Devi's legend is immense.

Feb 23, 2021

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Anna M.M. Vetticad

Firstpost

Vidya Balan looks the part of Shakuntala Devi, but [the director and writer] come off as observers who never manage to enter her head.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 15, 2021

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Sraddha S

This movie is absolutely horrible. It does the character no justice and is completely one sided and so poorly done. Like no words can be said about how absolutely horrible this movie is. If I could could it zero starts I would.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Audience Member

Over-stretched, repetitive and a drag in parts with TVish feel. And Vidya Balan should have understood that this is not a 'Dirty Picture' sequel. It is biography of a mathematician and not of a hooker.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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audio editing is bad.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Those people who are giving this movie low ratings because of 'bollywood masala' probably don't know what Shakuntala Devi was like in real life The movie completely justified the quirky but genius women Shakuntala Devi was. The movie was about her life and her relationship with her daughter was a huge part of her life so it was important to show it. Many people thought that her relation with daughter was shown like this just to make drama movie but no, her relation with her daughter was not good. This film has every emotions. I would definitely recommend everyone to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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The worse actor. Did no justice to the character. Don't waste your time on Bollywood.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Absolutely a must-watch. Amazing story. Decent screenplay. Superb actors. Vidya Balan as usual rocks! But best of all, what an absolutely amazing woman---Shakuntala Devi. The movie beautifully brings out the complexity of this woman's character, her wants and desires, and her struggles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician, is on a journey to become The Human Computer while navigating her relationship with her daughter.

Director: Anu Menon
Producer: Vikram Malhotra
Screenwriter: Anu Menon, Anu Menon, Nayanika Mahtani, Ishita Moitra
Production Co: Genius Films, Abundantia Entertainment, Indo-UK Film Company , Sony Pictures Networks Productions
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2020
Runtime: 2h 7m

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