Saw this film directed by Anu Menon. Shakuntala Devi is a well-known Math genius, unschooled, from a village, but able to compute faster than most computers of her time. Incredibly, this was when even Indian men found it tough to be popular globally. Even today, few Indians have succeeded-men or women.
Her story is like that of many gifted people. But there are a few other takeaways. Life gives you choices, and you have to make certain choices- starting with picking up a gun to shoot at unfaithful partners-to-be. I am kidding, but she wasn't.
From marrying a divorcee, to going on world tours to showcase herself, to doing book promotions like a pro, she did everything. And raised a daughter almost as independent-minded as herself. With consequences, but she did not care. Treated every defeat as a victory, and went on to establish milestones and records unheard of.
The childhood portions are very nice, and the yearning to be an ordinary girl, also well portrayed. But true to her calling, she soars higher, never to look back. Vidya Balan, and Saniya Malhotra do a great job, as do the two male actors, though this is a woman-centric film all through.
Just for the message to do something with your life, it's fully worth a watch.
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