5 Things that drew Vidya Balan to Shakuntala Devi film

Vidya Balan was fascinated by Shakuntala Devi`s many identities, from mathematician and author to astrologer and public figure, making her life far richer

She embraced the challenge of portraying a woman whose brilliance, vulnerabilities and contradictions made her one of the most complex characters of her career

Shakuntala Devi`s confidence and refusal to shrink her achievements resonated deeply with Vidya, who admired her bold, unapologetic personality

The film explores Shakuntala Devi as a mother and an individual, highlighting both her strengths and flaws instead of presenting a one-dimensional legend

Her wit, charisma, humour and larger-than-life presence kept surprising Vidya, making every new discovery about Shakuntala Devi even more compelling