Playing Shakuntala Devi was intimidating: Vidya Balan

Mumbai: Actor Vidya Balan on Wednesday said she had a great time portraying the titular role in the upcoming "Shakuntala Devi", adding that the film celebrates the inspiring journey of the well-known mathematician.

"Stepping into the world of Shakuntala Devi was as intimidating as it was exhilarating. Her story is inspirational and makes you see how if we believe in ourselves, the world is our oyster," Balan said in a statement.

The film is slated to start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from July 31.

"Shakuntala Devi" also stars Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh and Jisshu Sengupta.