30 October,2026 04:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shraddha Kapoor (Pics/Yogen Shah)
Shraddha Kapoor brought a festive touch to the trailer launch of her upcoming film Eetha, joining traditional dancers and showcasing her moves to dhol beats. The actress also tried her hand at the Maharashtrian folk dance Fugdi, with videos from the event going viral on social media. The film sees Shraddha portraying legendary Lavani dancer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
Videos from the event have been making the rounds on social media, offering a glimpse of the lively celebrations. In one of the clips, Shraddha Kapoor makes a striking entrance as the sound of dhol beats fills the venue. She is welcomed by a group of female dancers, who add to the festive mood with their energetic performances. The actress soon joins them, enthusiastically matching their steps and dancing to the traditional beats. Another video captures Shraddha trying her hand at Fugdi, a traditional Maharashtrian folk dance, alongside a female performer.
The trailer of the upcoming film Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor, was unveiled on Friday. It showcases the actress essaying a role inspired by the legendary Lavani dancer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.
The trailer opens with the internal conflict of the lead character, peppered with self-doubt and lost hope, before she bounces back into action with the Tamasha company, earning respect and fandom along her journey.
The film also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Nana Patekar in his posthumous performance, Randeep Hooda and Anant Joshi.
The film is inspired by the life of Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, a legendary Marathi folk artist, Lavani dancer and Tamasha performer from Maharashtra. She belonged to a family of traditional Tamasha artistes. From a very young age, she developed a passion for singing, dancing and acting. Through her extraordinary talent, powerful expressions and dedication, she became one of the most celebrated performers in Maharashtra.
She was popularly known as "Tamasha Samradni" (Empress of Tamasha) and received national recognition and Presidential honours for her contribution to folk art. Despite facing personal and financial difficulties, she continued to preserve and promote Maharashtra's traditional folk culture. She also worked for the welfare of fellow Tamasha artists.
Produced by Maddock Films, the film is helmed by Laxman Utekar and is set to bow in theatres on December 4, 2026.
