Women Mathematicians in Indian Cinema

Kalki Koechlin portrays the character of Laila in 'Margarita with a Straw', a film that explores the life of a young woman with cerebral palsy who pursues her passion for mathematics.

Taraji P. Henson portrays the role of Katherine Johnson in 'Hidden Figures', a film that tells the story of three African-American women mathematicians who played a crucial role in NASA's early space program.

Deepika Padukone plays the role of Malti in 'Chhapaak', a film based on the real-life story of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor who became a mathematician and activist.

Vidya Balan portrays the role of Shakuntala Devi in 'Shakuntala Devi', a biographical film that explores the life and achievements of the legendary mathematician.

Catherine McCormack plays the role of Janaki Ammal in 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', a film that tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematician, and his collaboration with the British mathematician G.H. Hardy.

Simran plays the role of Meena Nambi in 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect', a biographical film that explores the life and achievements of Nambi Narayanan.

Priyanka Chopra portrays the role of Mary Kom in 'Mary Kom', a biographical film that tells the story of the Indian boxer and her journey to becoming a world champion.

Fatima Sana Shaikh plays the role of Geeta Phogat in 'Dangal', a biographical sports drama film that explores the journey of two sisters who become world-class wrestlers under the guidance of their father.

Aditi Rao Hydari portrays the role of Mehrunissa in 'Padmaavat', a historical drama film that tells the story of Rani Padmavati, a Rajput queen who is known for her beauty and courage.

Isha Talwar plays the role of Aditi in 'Article 15', a crime thriller film that explores the issue of caste-based discrimination in India.

Taapsee Pannu portrays the role of Amrita in 'Thappad', a drama film that explores the issue of domestic violence and the journey of a woman who decides to stand up for herself.

Kriti Sanon plays the role of Mimi in 'Mimi', a comedy-drama film that explores the journey of a young woman who becomes a surrogate mother to help a couple have a child.

Vidya Balan portrays the role of Maya Menon in 'Jalsa', a suspense thriller film that explores the lives of two women from different social backgrounds who are connected by a hit-and-run case.

Rashmika Mandanna plays the role of Nasreen in 'Mission Majnu', a spy thriller film set during the 1970s.

Priyanka Chopra is set to play the role of Dr. Archana in 'The Archimedes Principle', a science fiction film that explores the concept of time travel.