Shraddha Kapoor plays the character of famous artist Vithabai in Eetha teaser
The teaser of Eetha shows Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Bhau Maang Narayangaonkar who is preparing to perform soon after the birth of her child. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film will be released in August this year.
The makers of Eetha released the teaser of the film on Tuesday. Shraddha Kapoor is in the lead role in the film. The actor will be seen playing the character of famous Tamasha and Lavani artiste Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
The teaser gives a glimpse of one of the most remarkable chapters of Vithabai’s life. It shows her character preparing to take the stage despite being heavily pregnant and on the verge of giving birth.
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The promo introduces the audience to a fierce and determined artiste who refuses to be remembered as a victim. In one of its standout moments, Shraddha’s character says that if she were to die lying down, people would call her “poor thing“(Helpless woman), but if she had died while dancing, she would have become”precedent” (An inspiration).
In the teaser, Shraddha is seen heavily pregnant and groaning in pain behind the stage. Moments later, she is seen giving birth backstage before returning to continue the show.
Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the musical biopic traces Vithabai’s journey between 1940 and 1990 and celebrates her contribution to the folk performance traditions of Maharashtra.
Filled with vibrant visuals, traditional costumes and glimpses of stage performance, the teaser highlights the world of tamasha and lavani, the art forms that shaped Vithabai’s life and legacy. It ends with the line, “If you want to taste betel leaf then it is sweet., And if you want to see the storm dancing… Etha!”, establishing the title character as a force of nature.
Who is Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar?
Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar was one of the most influential figures of Marathi folk theatre. She is known for her work in pageant And harvestHe earned wide recognition for his performances and played an important role in preserving and propagating the rich folk traditions of Maharashtra. Born in a family of artists, she dedicated her life to the stage and became a highly respected name in the world of Marathi folk art.
about the movie
eta Maddock Films and Laxman Utekar reunite after a series of successful collaborations. The film’s music is composed by Ajay-Atul, while the dance sequences are choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant.
Meanwhile, Shraddha was last seen woman 2 (2024). other than that, eta It also stars Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in lead roles.
The film is scheduled to release in theaters on 28 August 2026.