Shraddha Kapoor, Dinesh Vijan reunite for 'Eetha'
What's the story
Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in the horror-comedy film Stree, has reunited with producer Dinesh Vijan for a new project titled Eetha. The film is being directed by Laxman Utekar and went on floors recently. Eetha is a biopic on legendary tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, who was known for her powerful voice and energetic dance performances.
Cultural significance
Film will resonate with Marathi audiences
Eetha is expected to resonate with the Marathi audience as it features a Hindi actor who has roots in Maharashtrian culture. The music for the film has been composed by Ajay-Atul, further ensuring its connection with local audiences. Notably, while Vittha (reference: Vitthala) is more commonly used, Eetha is how Vittha is pronounced in certain areas in Maharashtra. This holds especially true for villages.
Legacy
Who was Narayangaonkar?
Born in July 1935 in Pandharpur, Solapur district, Narayangaonkar hailed from a family of performers and started her career early. She was awarded the President's Award for her contributions to Tamasha art in 1957 and 1990. Vithabai helped popularize the Tamasha art form with her captivating performances.