Here's when Shakuntala Devi-Human Computer will release

Shakuntala Devi - Human Computer, the biopic on the math genius is set to hit the screens on May 8 next year, actor Vidya Balan announced on Thursday. The actor took to social media to share the news. The film is backed by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment

New Delhi: Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi- Human Computer in which she plays the titular role will hit the screens on May 8, next year.

Vidya, in a video posted on her Instagram, revealed the date with a maths riddle.

"Get ready to be enamoured by her wit, charm & of course, genius! Watch the video to know when #ShakuntalaDevi is coming to theatres near you!@sanyamalhotra_ @senguptajisshu @theamitsadh @directormenon @sonypicsprodns @abundantiaent @ivikramix @sonypicturesin," she wrote.

Helmed by Anu Menon, the story revolves around Shakuntala's ability to make incredibly swift calculations on her fingertips. Anu teamed up with Nayanika Mahtani to write the film for which dialogues have been penned by Ishita Moitra.

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Popularly known as 'mental calculator', Shakuntala's genius was first discovered at the age of five, when she solved a math problem meant for 18-year-old students. Although she never received formal education, her talent for numbers earned her a place in the 1982 edition of the Guinness Book Of World Records.

The biographical film will also see other stars as Sanya Malhotra and Jisshu Sengupta in supporting roles.

Shakuntala Devi - Human Computer, is backed by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment