'The Man Who Knew...' unravels the mystique of Ramanujan Rating: *****

There is miraculous chemistry at work between Irons and Patel, a chemistry that allows the two actors to individualise and associate the two characters with all their quirks and suppressed angst. It’s a pleasure beyond measure to watch the two actors own their characters as though by birthright. Irons’ supreme command over his character is no surprise. He has a lifetime of experience to support him to give life to Hardy’s academically arid existence. When he speaks to his Indian protégé, he doesn’t make eye contact. This is a man who has never touched the soul of another human being, man or woman.