Concept:The biopic movie on the life of mathematician Shakuntala Devi was released in 2020, and the lead role was played by a popular Indian actress.
Explanation:Vidya Balan portrayed the role of Shakuntala Devi in the biographical film.
Shakuntala Devi (1929–2013) was known as 'the Human Computer' for her extraordinary mental calculation abilities.
In 1980, at Imperial College London, she multiplied two randomly chosen 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds.
The numbers were
7,686,369,774,870 and
2,465,099,745,779, and her answer was
8,947,668,177,995,426,462,773,730.
She earned a place in the 1982 Guinness Book of World Records for this feat.
Apart from mathematics, Shakuntala Devi also wrote books on astrology, homosexuality, and math education.
The film highlights her life, achievements, and struggles, with Vidya Balan delivering a critically praised performance.
Other actresses like Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukherjee, and Tabu were not cast in this role.
Answer:Vidya Balan