Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 15 hrs ago
Shraddha Kapoor says she is focused on work, not online criticism
Shraddha Kapoor says she does not handle online criticism and would rather spend her time working on more projects.
She made the comments during an Instagram question-and-answer session, joking that she struggles to keep up with WhatsApp messages.
The remarks come after viewers questioned her Marathi accent and dialogue delivery in the trailer for her upcoming film Eetha.
Kapoor plays Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a celebrated Lavani and Tamasha performer from Maharashtra.
Lavani and Tamasha are performance traditions associated with the state's folk culture, and Narayangaonkar was an influential figure in them.
The film has drawn debate over Kapoor's portrayal of a performer with a significant cultural legacy.
Eetha is directed by Laxman Utekar and also stars Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
Eetha is scheduled to open in cinemas on December 4, 2026.
Shraddha Kapoor said she does not focus on handling online criticism and wants to concentrate on work.
She made the remarks during a recent Ask Me Anything session on Instagram.
Her comments came amid criticism of her Marathi accent and dialogue delivery in the trailer for Eetha.
Kapoor plays Lavani and Tamasha performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar in the film.
Eetha is directed by Laxman Utekar and is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 4, 2026.
- Who
- Shraddha Kapoor, the actor starring in Eetha.
- What
- She said she is not interested in handling online criticism and wants to focus on work.
- When
- During a recent Instagram Ask Me Anything session; the date is not stated.
- Where
- On Instagram.
- Why
- She was asked how she handles criticism. Her remarks came amid criticism of her accent and dialogue delivery in the Eetha trailer.
Viewers critical of Kapoor's Eetha portrayal
Shraddha Kapoor
Marathi accent and pronunciation
Viewers critical of Kapoor's Eetha portrayal
Some viewers questioned whether her accent and pronunciation were convincing.
Shraddha Kapoor
Kapoor said she is not interested in handling criticism.
Dialogue delivery and portrayal
Viewers critical of Kapoor's Eetha portrayal
Some viewers raised concerns about her dialogue delivery and overall portrayal.
Shraddha Kapoor
Kapoor said she wants to focus on work and take up more projects.
Eetha's trailer prompted criticism of Kapoor's Marathi accent and dialogue delivery.
Kapoor answered a question about criticism during an Instagram Ask Me Anything session.
Eetha is scheduled to arrive in theatres.
- Film
- Eetha
- Director
- Laxman Utekar
- Kapoor's role
- Vithabai Narayangaonkar
- Other cast members named
- Randeep Hooda and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Scheduled release
- December 4, 2026
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What people are saying
I actually don’t handle criticism. What’s there to handle in that? I can’t even handle my WhatsApp. I don’t even have a manager, nor am I affiliated with any agency. My friends, directors, and producers keep scolding me for not checking my phone.
I’m not interested in handling any criticism. All I want to do is work, and more and more work. That’s it.