Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly started shooting for Eetha, a biopic directed by Laxman Utekar on legendary Marathi folk artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. We have learnt that filming began on November 1. The title, derived from a regional pronunciation of “Vitha”, reflects the affection with which the performer was known in rural Maharashtra. mid-day had earlier reported how the film will explore Vithabai’s remarkable journey as a pioneering Lavani and Tamasha artiste who earned two President’s Awards for her contribution to Indian folk culture (Marathi mulgi in action, September 14).

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