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Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor's Vithabai Lavani Biopic, Gets Release Date

Eetha, Shraddha Kapoor's Vithabai Lavani Biopic, Gets Release Date
Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha, Film On Lavani Queen Vithabai, Gets Release Date · NDTV

A movie called 'Eetha' tells the story of a famous dancer named Vithabai, who was known as the queen of a traditional dance style called Lavani.

Actress Shraddha Kapoor plays Vithabai in the movie.

The movie will come out on December 4, 2026.

In the teaser, Vithabai is shown performing on stage even though she had just given birth and was warned the risk was life-threatening, because she said she would rather be remembered as a legend who died dancing than as a helpless woman.

Some of Vithabai's family members wanted the movie to be called 'Vittha' instead of 'Eetha'.

The movie director explained that people in villages used to call her 'Eetha', which is why the name was chosen.

The family is now satisfied and says the movie shows the Tamasha and Lavani community in a very positive light.

The movie is set between the 1950s and 1980s, and it includes many other actors, like Nana Patekar and Randeep Hooda.

The film team, including Shraddha Kapoor, plans to visit Narayangaon before the movie is released.

Key facts

Release Date
December 4, 2026
Director
Laxman Utekar
Lead Actress
Shraddha Kapoor
Subject
Lavani queen Vitthabai Narayangaonkar
Time Period Portrayed
1950s-1980s
Key Cast
Randeep Hooda, Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Siddharth Jadhav
Teaser Release
June
Planned Team Visit
Narayangaon, before the film's release

Quotes

Shraddha Kapoor

Lead actress portraying Vithabai’s daughter in the film

“Padi padi mari toh bechari kehlaungi, naachte hue mari toh misaal ban jaaungi”
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Mohit Narayangaonkar

Grandson of Lavani legend Vithabai Narayangaonkar and spokesperson for the family

“Yes, absolutely, we are satisfied. He spoke to us over the phone. He will be coming to Narayangaon soon, but right now he is busy with the editing work.”
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Sources

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