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Amit Sadh wraps up the shooting of Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer

Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer is one of the most awaited films of 2020. The movie is a biopic on mathematician and writer Shakuntala Devi, and it is directed by Anu Menon.

A few days ago, it was announced that Amit Sadh will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s son-in-law in the film. And now, the actor has wrapped up the shooting of the film. In a series of tweets, he wrote, In company of great women... and it's a wrap for me #ShakuntalaDevi (Not my birthday) Thank you everyone - @vidya_balan @sanyamalhotra07 @sonypicsprodns @Abundantia_Ent @ShikhaaSharma03 @mutant_India. & a big thank you to Anu @anumenon1805 for being a wonderful and patient director and helping me bring #Ajay to life. and a big Thank you to my fans #mypeople who root for me, pray for me and are everything to me... and this post is incomplete till I sign off by thanking my personal team... Nishant Mehta, @sayedmohammedim ,  Ramesh Dada, @taalib_hussain_ , Prakash and @jobrajprasad01.”


While talking about being a part of the film, Amit had earlier stated, “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.”

Apart from Vidya Balan and Amit Sadh, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra and Jisshu Sengupta. The movie is slated to hit the screens in Summer 2020.

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