SHAKUNTALA DEVI movie review from DAMAGED DEVDAS
DIRECTOR -Anu Menon
CAST- Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh, Jisshu Sengupta
Shakuntala Devi - This is the biopic of world renowned mathematical genius, astrologer, author and politician. These are just the names of professions but beyond that this film is more about a woman who has always been independent in her life, a passionate lover who never cared anything about how the society sees her. A daughter who always ignored and hated her mother and she's also a mother who loved and tried to give the best to her daughter. Shakuntala Devi as a person has truly lived a hundred lives. Her journey as a person is surprising, controversial and just too dramatic. Like the dialogue in this film as she says "We Indians are like that only, Drama or Nothing!" Vidya Balan as an artist is truly apt for this role. She brought grace to this film and respect towards the character. Sanya Malhotra played the role of Anu, the daughter Shakuntala Devi. She was awesome in portraying the entangled relationship with her motherBoth Amit Sadh and Jishu Sengupta played supporting roles very strengthening their leading ladies. There is no craft that was not appreciable in this film. This is not normal since this film travels throughout several timelines it is very important to be cautious in terms of putting appropriate costumes and artwork. Cinematography and music are nice too. As a film, audience are supposed to be loving the character. But the new age films like Arjun Reddy/Kabir singh and biopics like Sanju, Azhar are not ought to be flawless. The characters playing the lead/title characters contain few or for a reason many flaws. So we as audience might not like them, but we will still be able to appreciate their life journey. Shakuntala Devi is a millenial born in the era of Boomers. Advanced, Brilliant and a strong Woman
Positives - Vidya Balan, Technicalities and Stage show scenes
Negatives - Self centered and narcissistic character design which disappoints the audience in parts
Review - 6.5