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Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer

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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 NewsClick 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Mike McCahill Guardian What results is a biopic with genuine character. Rated: 3/5 Jul 30, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review Radhika Menon Decider Shakuntala Devi's legend is immense. Feb 23, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Yvonne T I like the film. Nice. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member audio editing is bad. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician, is on a journey to become The Human Computer while navigating her relationship with her daughter.
Director
Anu Menon
Screenwriter
Ishita Moitra
Production Co
Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Abundantia Entertainment, Indo-UK Film Company , Genius Films
Genre
Biography
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 31, 2020
Runtime
2h 7m
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