Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 30: The trailer of upcoming film ‘Eetha’, starring Shraddha Kapoor, was unveiled on Friday, offering a glimpse of the actress portraying legendary Lavani dancer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
The trailer opens with the emotional struggles of the lead character, who battles self-doubt and fading hope before finding her strength and returning to the world of Tamasha. As she joins a Tamasha troupe, she gradually earns respect and admiration through her talent and determination.
Featuring rapid cuts of energetic dance sequences, the trailer is backed by a pulsating musical score composed by the popular duo Ajay-Atul. Shraddha draws on her Marathi cultural roots to deliver a compelling performance, displaying a commanding screen presence against the backdrop of traditional folk music.
The film also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Nana Patekar in his posthumous performance, Randeep Hooda and Anant Joshi in important roles.
‘Eetha’ is inspired by the extraordinary life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, one of Maharashtra's most celebrated Marathi folk artistes, Lavani dancers and Tamasha performers.
Born into a family of traditional Tamasha artistes, Vithabai developed a passion for singing, dancing and acting at a very young age. Through her exceptional talent, expressive performances and dedication, she went on to earn a distinguished place in Maharashtra's folk art tradition.
Popularly known as the ‘Tamasha Samradni’ (Empress of Tamasha), she received national recognition and Presidential honours for her contribution to folk culture.
Her life was marked by courage, perseverance and unwavering commitment to traditional art forms. Despite facing personal and financial hardships, she continued to preserve and promote Maharashtra's folk traditions. She also worked towards the welfare of fellow Tamasha artistes.
In recognition of her contribution, the Maharashtra government instituted the Vithabai Narayangaonkar Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006 to honour outstanding contributions to the Tamasha tradition.
Produced by Maddock Films and directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Eetha’ is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026.