A leaked teaser of: Shraddha KapoorThe upcoming film ‘Eetha’ has brought new attention to Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the celebrated Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer whose life inspired the film. The teaser was released in theaters of ‘Cocktail 2’ and later surfaced online. It shows Kapoor portraying Vithabai in a deeply personal moment, as the actress prepares to go on stage in the final stages of her pregnancy.
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According to India Today, the teaser shows Kapoor with a nine-month baby bump, which she is preparing to perform before giving birth. The scene then shows her arriving backstage and preparing to return to the stage within minutes. The dramatic sequence attracted attention online and revived the discussion about Vithabai’s life, work, and commitment to performing in Marathi.Vithabai is popularly known as “Tamasha Samradini,” or queen of Tamasha. He became one of the most recognized figures in the theater tradition of Maharashtra through his work as a dancer and singer. Born into a family of folk artists, she spent most of her life on stage and helped Tamasha and Lavani be seen by new audiences.His career also earned him a presidential award for his contribution to Tamasha. India Today reported that Vithabai continued to perform despite personal difficulties, building a reputation for her energy, stage presence, and dedication to the traditional art form.
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The teaser draws from one of the most often remembered stories about Vithabai. She reportedly continued to perform in the final days of her pregnancy and gave birth backstage. That period later became closely linked to his image as an artist who placed performance at the center of his life.Kapoor plays Vithabai in ‘Eetha’, directed by: Laxman Utekar. The actor was last seen in the 2024 hit ‘Stree 2’. The new film also features Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Siddharth Jadhav.‘Eetha’ is set to hit theaters on August 28. The teaser puts Kapoor’s transformation into a Marathi folk icon at the center of early conversation around the film, while also bringing attention back to Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s contribution to Maharashtra’s cultural history.