Shraddha Kapoor Set to Play 'Tamasha Queen' Vithabai Narayangaonkar in Biggest Biopic Yet!

After creating waves with the Stree franchise, Shraddha Kapoor is now poised for one of the most powerful roles of her career. Moving beyond the supernatural and horror-comedy space, Shraddha will star as the legendary Lavani artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar—fondly known as the ‘Tamasha Queen’—in an ambitious new biopic titled ‘Vittha’.

Big Blockbuster Team Behind the Film

• Producer: Dinesh Vijan (the hitmaker behind ‘Chhava’ and acclaimed for shaping unique narratives)

• Director: Laxman Utekar (of ‘Chhava’ and ‘Luka Chuppi’ fame), reuniting with Vijan for this special project

• Subject: The life and legacy of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, an icon in Maharashtra’s folk theatre, who elevated Lavani and Tamasha with her artistry and fearless performances

About the Film: ‘Vittha’

• Not Just a Biopic:
  The film will chronicle the journey of Vithabai—from her humble roots to becoming a cultural sensation and champion of Marathi folk performance. It will also spotlight Bollywood’s increasing connection with India’s regional art forms.

• Music & Production:
  Discussions are on for musical composition and supporting roles, ensuring the folk theatre vibe is authentically captured. The script and music reflect a celebration of Lavani and Tamasha.

• Family Involvement:
  The producers have secured Vithabai’s life rights from her family, who are based in Pune, guaranteeing an authentic portrayal.

Casting and Further Updates

• The hunt is currently underway for a male lead to star opposite Shraddha.

• Major supporting roles are still being finalized, while pre-production (including music) is in full swing.

• Official announcements about the cast and production schedule are expected soon.

Why Is It Special?

• It marks Shraddha Kapoor’s transition to strong, real-life character-driven cinema.

• The collaboration brings together the same blockbuster team that achieved success with Vicky Kaushal's ‘Chhava’.