Shraddha Kapoor Gets Emotional at Eetha Trailer Launch

At the trailer launch of Eetha on Friday, Shraddha Kapoor paused mid-conversation and turned personal. The actor, who plays Tamasha in the film, told reporters that her first thought after hearing the story was not about box office or costumes — it was about her grandmother.

A family story wrapped in a folk tribute

Speaking to the media, Kapoor said, “When I first heard the story, the first thought that came to my mind was that my grandmother would be very proud of me for being a part of this film.” She added that her grandmother had witnessed many struggles, which makes the role feel especially close.

The film, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Utekar, pays tribute to the folk artists of Maharashtra. Kapoor says that focus on artists’ struggles — often hidden behind the glamour of fame — makes Eetha among the proudest moments of her career.

Why Maharashtra roots make it personal

Kapoor also spoke about being “half Maharashtrian,” and said that portraying a Marathi character would have made her grandmother proud. She noted that her aunt, father and she are all artists, and their work often circles back to the lives of performers.

The actor admitted the preparation was demanding: stepping into the world of Lavani meant learning its rhythms, posture and performance language. That cultural grounding reinforces the film’s promise to put folk performers at the centre of the frame.

The folk history behind the spotlight

The film pays tribute to Maharashtra’s folk artists, a world that includes the Lavani tradition and historic performers such as Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. That matters because mainstream Hindi cinema rarely centres folk performers; their art often arrives as a song sequence rather than a full emotional arc. When a mainstream star commits to the physical and musical preparation, it signals that the form will be treated with respect.

What to know before December 4

• The film: Eetha, presented by Maddock Films and Kathputli Creations.
• The director: Laxman Utekar, who also produces with Dinesh Vijan.
• The release: Theatres on December 4, 2016.
• The heart: A tribute to Maharashtra’s folk artists and their off-stage struggles.

With a December 4 release, Eetha lands in the year-end theatrical window, where emotionally rooted dramas often get extra room to find an audience. For fans, the trailer launch has already shifted the conversation from styling to storytelling — and given Shraddha Kapoor a moment to say why this role is personal.

Source: The Times of India