Director- Anu Menon
Artists- Vidya Balan, Jishu Sengupta, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh
Platform- Amazon Prime Video
'A girl who listens to her heart and laughs openly, nothing is more frightening for men'. Both of these things were in the great mathematician Shakuntala Devi. Shakuntala Devi, who came out by breaking some traditional chains made of the society, has earned a name not only in India but around the world. Vidya Balan, who plays Shakuntala Devi in the film, says in a scene, "When I am on stage, I love to see people's faces when they are surprised to see the top and the sari-clad woman doing maths."
Apart from his relationship with Mathematics and the achievements made from it, the film also covers his family life and issues. Especially the journey of a daughter, a mother, and a woman.
Movie story
The journey from 1934 to 2000 includes the childhood, youth, old age of Shakuntala Devi. Her journey started in just five years when she used to solve even the biggest questions of mathematics. She wanted to go to school but started doing shows of the talent of unemployed father Shakuntala. The family started getting money and Shakuntala Devi got fame in the whole city .. then in the country and again in the world. Shakuntala Devi's fearless nature and independent thought drove her away from the family. There was anger towards the mother in particular as she spent her life tolerating the wrong ways of the father.
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Shakuntala Devi's relationship with the numerals deepened every day. His name was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as a human who solved faster maths questions than computers. After which the world came to know him by the name of 'Human Computer'. But the easier she solved the mathematics questions, the more complex her personal life was. They did not understand to be 'normal'. He believed that the difference between humans and pawns is that humans cannot live in one place, while trees are clutched with roots. Because of this theory, he was unable to get the love, respect, and respect from his daughter in his personal life. There is a constant duality within them- between principles, duty, and aspirations. How she recovers, it is shown in the film.
Acting
Vidya Balan Rach has been cast in the role of Shakuntala Devi. She has caught the character so tightly from beginning to end that along with your eyes, she also keeps thinking. Angry in one moment, laughter in another moment .. Vidya's body language thrills the audience. From youth to adulthood, he has introduced every age effortlessly. In the role of Shakuntala Devi's husband, Jishu Sengupta wins hearts with his simplicity and ease. At the same time, Sanya Malhotra is cast as the daughter. The feelings, love, anger, impulse going on in the daughter's mind .. Sanya has shown every emotion well. Amit Sadh and Sanya's pair look good. Amit Sadh draws attention to his best performance even in a small character.
Guidance and Technical Aspects
The biopic is not easy to make. But director Anu Menon has managed to show the life of Shakuntala Devi accurately on screen. Although at some point the story seems runaway, perhaps in an attempt to cover all their achievements. His inclination towards politics and astrology could be included a little more because some questions remain about that part. The film's story revolves between past and present. But do not confuse you. Shakuntala's relationship with her mother and then her daughter brings an emotional uproar. The story is told in multiple layers, and each layer brings with it a pool of new emotions.
Antara Lahiri's editing makes the film effective in some parts. At the same time, Ishita Moitra has written dialogues, which are tremendous. In one scene, Shankutla Devi tells her angry daughter, "I probably always saw my mother as a mother, not trying to understand her as a woman." The film is full of interesting dialogues.
Music
The music of the film has been given by Sachin-Jigar, which goes well with the story. Lyrics are written by Vayu and Priya Saraiya. The film has a total of 4 songs. There is enthusiasm in the songs. But he does not remain effective after the film ends.
What good what bad
There is a time when watching a film when you forget that you are watching a biopic. Rather, you are interested in the film because of Vidya Balan and her strong acting. So, acting takes the place above the story. Especially a world-famous mathematician's biopic could have been avoided.
See or not see
This interesting journey of Shakuntala Devi is inspiring. There is very little such talent seen in the world. Apart from talent, his aspiration and bold nature teach a lot.
At the same time, the film 'Shakuntala Devi' must be seen for Vidya Balan's unmatched performance. It would not be wrong to say that Vidya sets a new standard of acting with each of her films.
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