Shraddha Kapoor’s first look from Eetha leaked (Credit: Twitter)

A leaked teaser of Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Eetha’ has brought renewed attention to Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the celebrated Marathi Tamasha and Lavani performer whose life inspired the film. The teaser was screened in theaters with ‘Cocktail 2’ and later appeared online. It shows Kapoor portraying Vithabai in a deeply personal moment, as the artist prepares to go on stage during the final stage of her pregnancy.

‘Eetha’ teaser highlights Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s story

According to India Today, the teaser features Kapoor with a nine-month baby bump, getting ready to perform shortly before childbirth. The scene then shows her delivering backstage and preparing to return to the stage within minutes. The dramatic sequence has drawn attention online and revived discussion about Vithabai’s life, work, and commitment to Marathi folk performance.Vithabai was widely known as the “Tamasha Samradini,” or queen of Tamasha. She became one of the most recognized figures in Maharashtra’s folk theater tradition through her work as a dancer and singer. Born into a family of folk artists, she spent much of her life on stage and helped keep Tamasha and Lavani visible for new audiences.Her career also earned her presidential honors for her contribution to Tamasha. India Today reported that Vithabai continued to perform despite personal hardships, building a reputation for her energy, stage presence, and dedication to the traditional art form.

Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Eetha’ release date and cast

The teaser draws from one of the most frequently recalled stories about Vithabai. She reportedly continued performing in the final days of her pregnancy and gave birth behind the stage. That episode later became closely linked to her image as an artist who placed performance at the center of her 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 scheduled to arrive in theaters on August 28. The teaser has placed Kapoor’s transformation into the 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.