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Hrithik Roshan is all set to play a math genius in his next.

The actor has been confirmed to play Anand Kumar in biopic Super 30.

According to Mumbai Mirror, the film will be helmed by Queen director Vikas Bahl.

The film will follow the journey of mathematician, Anand Kumar, and how he trains 30 capable yet lesser privileged students for the prestigious entrance examination for the Indian Institute of Technology, and succeeds. He now has an educational programme called Super 30.

Hrithik had met with Kumar during a special episode of Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati which raked in thousands of viewers.

Anand Kumar confirms the news of Hrithik portraying him, saying, “I am happy that Hrithik will play me because he is the best choice for the role. His dedication towards his work and the kind of versatility he exhibits as an actor is very inspiring. Being a rooted and passionate person myself, I feel that he will bring an emotional depth to my life on screen. I am excited to see Hrithik as Anand Kumar essaying my emotional journey.”

He adds, “I totally trust Vikas with my story and I am confident that he will make a sensible and heartfelt film about me and what I strive to do.”

The biopic will be produced by Madhu Mantena and Phantom Films and Priti Sinha’s Reel Life Entertainment.

Says director Vikas Bahl, “Truth, they say, is stranger than fiction. Anand sir’s life story is the most beautiful and shocking example of it. His mission to share his knowledge and educate children to get them and their families out of poverty is unprecedented. Fighting circumstances, lack of resources and the system that only wanted to pull him down, he is the true hero of today’s India. I’m excited to take his story to the world.”

The film has not yet gone on floors, but we are definitely keeping an eye on updates!