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Shraddha Kapoor Begins 'Eetha' Shoot, Laxman Utekar's Biopic of Tamasha Icon Vithabai

The early biopic centers on Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a towering figure in Maharashtra's folk theatre.

Overview

  • Filming began on November 1, 2025, according to multiple reports.
  • The film profiles Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a Lavani and Tamasha pioneer from Pandharpur who received President’s Awards in 1957 and 1990.
  • The title, Eetha, draws from a regional pronunciation of “Vitha” used in parts of rural Maharashtra.
  • A clapboard bearing the title circulated on social media, and a consolidated official announcement from the makers has not yet been issued.
  • Trade reports say Maddock Films is backing the project and Ajay–Atul are expected to compose, a detail that remains unconfirmed.