Shraddha Kapoor has sparked excitement among fans after unveiling the first posters of her upcoming project Eetha. The actress shared the intriguing visuals on social media along with the caption, “Taiyaar
Ho Aa Rahi Hai,” building anticipation ahead of the teaser release. Shraddha’s announcement quickly caught the attention of her followers, with social media users flooding the comments section with excitement.
Taking to her Instagram handle, Shraddha Kapoor shared two posters, giving fans first look of her character as Vithabai Narayangaonkar. She also announced that the teaser is releasing today, “Taiyaar Ho… Aa Rahi Hai #EETHA Teaser Out in 2 hours. Stay tuned.” The first teaser of the biopic premiered exclusively in theatres alongside Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 which was released on June 19. As the film’s first show began, audiences were treated to a surprising and captivating glimpse of Shraddha, who stunned as a lavani dancer in the teaser.
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Pregnant Shraddha Kapoor Stuns As Vithabai Narayangaonkar
The Eetha teaser highlights one of the most remarkable chapters from the life of legendary lavani artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Shraddha Kapoor slips effortlessly into the role from the very first frame, capturing the strength and resilience of the iconic performer. The teaser shows Vithabai heavily pregnant yet continuing to command the stage with unwavering dedication. In a dramatic turn of events, she realizes during a performance that she is about to give birth. Determined not to abandon the show midway, she remains composed and heads backstage, where she delivers her baby. In an extraordinary display of grit, Vithabai cuts the umbilical cord with a stone and returns to the stage to complete her performance. Her courage and commitment leave the audience in awe, earning their admiration and applause.
Apart from Shraddha, Eetha will also feature Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in pivotal roles. It is all set to release on August 28, 2026.
Who Was Vithabai, The Lavani Legend Shraddha Kapoor Plays?
Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar was one of Maharashtra’s most important folk performers. Born on July 1, 1935, and remembered widely as the “Tamasha Samradini”, or Empress of Tamasha, she became a defining figure in Lavani and Tamasha performance traditions.
Her life was rooted in performance from the very beginning. She came from a family associated with the Tamasha tradition, a vibrant travelling folk theatre form that combined music, dance, drama, humour, social commentary and sharp public performance. Her grandfather Narayan Khude had established a Tamasha troupe, and the family’s artistic legacy continued through the troupe Bhau-Bapu Mang Narayangaonkar.
For Vithabai, the stage was not an escape from life. It was life itself. From a young age, she absorbed Lavani, Gavlan and other folk performance forms, gradually developing a style that made her famous across Maharashtra. Her voice, command over rhythm, expressive face and commanding stage presence turned her into a performer audiences did not merely watch, but remembered.
Shraddha Kapoor’s Transformation In Eetha
For Shraddha Kapoor, Eetha appears to be one of her most demanding screen transformations. She is widely loved for her charm, softness and girl-next-door appeal, but playing Vithabai requires a very different kind of screen energy. Lavani is not simply about costume and choreography. It needs command, attitude, rhythm, expression and a certain earthy confidence.
The teaser shows Shraddha moving into a more rooted and performance-heavy space. The traditional saree drape, jewellery, makeup, posture and dance language suggest an attempt to inhabit a world far removed from the urban, glamorous parts she is often associated with.
