Who is Vithabai Narayangaonkar? Everything about the famous ‘Tamasha Queen’ behind Shraddha Kapoor’s shocking pregnancy scene in ‘Itha’ teaser…

Read Desk. The leaked teaser of Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Eetha’ has once again drawn people’s attention towards Vithabai Bhau Maang Narayangaonkar. She was a famous Marathi Tamasha and Lavani artiste, on whose life this film has been made. This teaser was shown in theaters along with ‘Cocktail 2’ and later surfaced online. It shows Kapoor as Vithabai in a very personal moment, when the actress is preparing to go on stage in the last stages of her pregnancy.

‘Eetha’ teaser shows the story of Vithabai Narayangaonkar

According to India Today, in the teaser, Kapoor is seen nine months pregnant (with a baby bump) and preparing to perform just before the birth of the child. After this, the scene shows her giving birth to a child backstage and preparing to return to the stage in a few minutes. The dramatic scene has caught people’s attention online and reignited discussion about Vithabai’s life, work and her dedication to Marathi folk art.

Vithabai was known as the “Tamasha Samragini” or the Queen of Tamasha. Through her work as a dancer and singer, she became one of the most celebrated figures in the folk theater tradition of Maharashtra. Born in a family of folk artistes, Vithabai spent most of her life on stage and helped keep Tamasha and Lavani alive among new audiences.

He also received the Presidential Award for his contribution to Tamasha. Vithabai continued to perform despite personal difficulties and became known for her energy, stage presence and dedication to the traditional art, India Today reported.

Release date and cast of Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Itha’

The teaser is based on one of the most remembered stories about Vithabai. It is said that she continued to perform during her final days of pregnancy and gave birth to a child backstage. This incident later became deeply linked to his identity as an artist who put performance at the forefront of his life.

Shraddha Kapoor is playing the role of Vithabai in ‘Eetha’ directed by Laxman Utekar. The actress was last seen in the 2024 hit film ‘Stree 2’. This new film also stars Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub and Siddharth Jadhav.

‘Eetha’ is scheduled to release in theaters on August 28. The film’s teaser has brought Shraddha Kapoor’s transformation into a Marathi folk artist into the spotlight, and has also drawn attention to Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s contribution to the cultural history of Maharashtra.

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