A leaked teaser Shraddha KapoorIts upcoming film ‘Itha’ has brought renewed attention to Bithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar, the famous Marathi tamasha and lavani performer whose life inspired the film. The teaser was shown in theaters along with ‘Cocktail 2’ and later appeared online. It shows Kapoor portraying Veethabai in a deeply personal moment, as the artist prepares to go on stage in the final stages of her pregnancy.
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According to India Today, the teaser shows Kapoor with a nine-month baby bump, getting ready to perform shortly before giving birth. The scene then shows him delivering backstage and preparing to return to the stage in a few minutes. The dramatic sequence has attracted attention online and revived discussions about Bithabai’s life, work and commitment to Marathi folk acting.Bithabai was widely known as “Tamasha Samradini” or Queen of Tamasha. He became one of the most recognizable figures in Maharashtra’s folk theater tradition through his work as a dancer and singer. Born into a family of folk artists, he spent most of his life on stage and helped make tamasha and lavani visible to new audiences.His career also earned him a Presidential Honor for his contribution to comedy. India Today reported that Vithabai continued to act despite personal hardships, building a reputation for her energy, stage presence and dedication to traditional arts.
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The teaser is drawn from one of the oft-remembered stories about Bithabai She continued to perform in the final days of her pregnancy and reportedly gave birth backstage. That episode later became closely associated with his image as an artist who placed acting at the center of his life.Kapoor played the role of Bithabai in the film ‘Itha’ Laxman Utekar. The actor was last seen in the 2024 hit ‘Stree 2’. The new film also stars Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Siddharth Yadav.‘Etha’ is slated to hit the theaters on August 28. The teaser put Kapoor’s transformation into a Marathi folk icon at the center of the initial conversation around the film, while also bringing attention back to Bithabai Narayangaonkar’s contribution to Maharashtra’s cultural history.
