Ever
since
it
was
announced
that
Vidya
Balan
will
be
starring
in
Anu
Menon's
'Shakuntala
Devi',
there
has
been
a
lot
of
anticipation
around
this
film.
The
movie
is
based
on
the
life
of
the
mathematics
genius,
or
'human
computer'
Shakuntala
Devi,
who
was
known
for
her
ability
to
make
incredibly
swift
calculations.
The
film
also
stars
Sanya
Malhotra
playing
Shakuntala
Devi's
daughter
Anupama
in
the
film.
Now,
we
hear
that
there's
an
exciting
addition
to
the
cast.
Actor
Amit
Sadh
has
joined
the
team
and
will
be
seen
essaying
the
role
of
Anupama's
husband
and
Shakuntala
Devi's
son-in-law
in
the
film.
Amit
has
played
key
roles
in
films
like
Kai
Po
Che,
Sultan
and
Gold
and
become
a
household
name
with
the
successful
digital
series
'Breathe'.
Speaking
about
the
film,
the
actor
said
in
an
official
statement,
"When
I
read
the
script
I
got
to
know
so
much
more
about
the
life
of
the
incredible
Shakuntala
Devi.
I'm
very
excited
to
join
a
cast
featuring
a
powerhouse
talent
like
Vidya
Balan
and
the
amazing
Sanya
Malhotra.
I
look
forward
to
bring
Ajay's
character
alive
on
the
big
screen."
The
Sultan
actor,
further,
went
on
to
talk
about
his
collaboration
with
director
Anu
Menon.
He
added,
"I've
been
working
with
Anu
for
the
last
couple
of
weeks.
I
respect
her
craft
and
precision.
Her
way
of
directing
and
story
telling
has
enhanced
my
performance
each
day.
She
has
helped
me
understand
Ajay's
character
and
narrative
in
context
to
the
overall
story
in
a
very
engaging
manner."
Anu
further
said,
"Amit
has
such
a
credible
and
charismatic
presence
in
the
film
that
his
character
forms
the
perfect
foil
to
the
two
women,
Shakuntala
&
Anu.
As
an
actor,
he
totally
compliments
the
craft
that
Vidya
and
Sanya
bring
to
the
film.
Working
with
him
has
been
sheer
joy,
he
gives
in
1000%
of
himself
and
his
passion
is
palpable
and
satisfying
for
a
director."
The
film
is
presently
being
shot
in
Mumbai
after
a
detailed
UK
schedule.
Produced
by
Sony
Pictures
Networks
Productions
and
Vikram
Malhotra
and
directed
by
Anu
Menon,
'Shakuntala
Devi'
will
see
a
worldwide
release
in
the
summer
of
2020.