Makers of Eetha released the first teaser of Shraddha Kapoor starrer ‘Eetha’-a biography directed Laxman Utekar known for Chaava. The film offers a glimpse into the history of Maharashtra. The movie is based on the life of the renowned Marathi Lavani and Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. Besides Shraddha, Randeep Hooda and Anant Joshi are seen in the film.
The teaser opens into the Bhau Gaonkar Tamasha Mandal, where a large crowd gathers to see the performance of Eetha. Not seeing Eetha on stage, the audience calls out, ‘Call Eethabai.’ Meanwhile, backstage, Eetha is seen nine months pregnant and on the verge to deliver the baby herself. he sound of a newborn’s cry is heard, and a worried Eetha says, ‘I can’t go out like this; I need to get ready.’ Yet, even in such a moment, she steps onto the stage and delivers a powerful performance.
Ready to perform on stage after childbirth, Eetha is told, ‘You’ll die.’ She replies, ‘If I die lying down, I’ll be called a poor, helpless woman. But if I die while dancing, I’ll become a legend.’ By the end of Eetha teaser, Zeeshan Ayyub saying, ‘Paan mein paan chakhna ho toh meetha! Aur toofan ko nachte dekhna ho toh… Eetha.’
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Earlier today, Shraddha Kapoor unveiled the first look of her upcoming film, Eetha. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is slated to hit theatres on August 28. The teaser of Eetha was screened alongside Cocktail 2 in theatres. Shortly after, clips from the teaser began circulating on social media, quickly going viral, with many praising Shraddha Kapoor’s performance in the film.
Ahead of the launch, Shraddha shared two photos revealing her look from the film. Dressed in traditional sarees, she appears regal and striking in the images, instantly grabbing fans’ attention. She captioned the post, “Taiyaar ho… Aa rahi hai #EETHA. Teaser out in 2 hours. Stay tuned.”
The biopic aims to shine a light on Maharashtra’s rich cultural history and the traditional Tamasha art form. Set between the 1950s and the 1980s, the film is expected to explore Vithabai’s life, legacy, and her contribution to the performing arts.