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2020 · Prime Video premiere · Hindi · 2h 07m · Drama, Family, Comedy
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Filmi Score
Very good
9 reviews
76
5 exceptional3 very good1 mixed
What the critics say
Critics widely call Vidya Balan's performance career-best in this feminist, unsanitised biopic of Shakuntala Devi, though several flag a rushed, meandering second half and TV-serial style mother-daughter melodrama.
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Summary
Shakuntala Devi (2020, Hindi) has a Filmi Score of 76 from 9 critic reviews, and streams on Prime Video in the US.
Based on the life of Shakuntala Devi who is a well-known mathematical genius and calculating progidy from India. She has been nicknamed 'Human Computer' because of her extraordinary talent and skill in solving complex mathematical problems without any mechanical aid.
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Based on the life of Shakuntala Devi who is a well-known mathematical genius and calculating progidy from India. She has been nicknamed 'Human Computer' because of her extraordinary talent and skill in solving complex mathematical problems without any mechanical aid.
Where to watch
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Calls the biopic 'spirited, intelligent, authentically feminist entertainment,' praising Balan's 'all-shotguns-blazing' performance and Malhotra's… Read it there →
The reviewer calls Vidya Balan's performance career-best and near-Oscar-worthy, praising the film's feminist framing of Shakuntala Devi's life,… Watch it there →
Suparna Sharma argues the biopic's family-drama framing shrinks Shakuntala Devi's story and relies on clichéd, under-researched scene… Read it there →
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48
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Shakuntala Devi: quick answers
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What is Shakuntala Devi's OTT release date?
Shakuntala Devi arrived on OTT on 31 Jul 2020 on Prime Video in India.
Where can I watch Shakuntala Devi?
Shakuntala Devi is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India, the US, the UK and Canada) and MX Player (India). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Shakuntala Devi?
Shakuntala Devi has a Filmi Score of 76 (Very good), the mean of 9 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 48 (Deccan Chronicle) to 90 (NDTV). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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