India, June 20 -- Ever since the first glimpse of Eetha surfaced online, fans haven't been able to stop talking about Shraddha Kapoor's dramatic transformation. Dressed in traditional attire while heavily pregnant, the actress looks almost unrecognisable in the teaser. ICYDK, Eetha is based on the life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, a legendary Lavani and Tamasha performer who is still remembered as one of Maharashtra's most iconic folk artistes.

So who exactly was she, and why is her story inspiring a big-screen adaptation today?

Who Was Vithabai Narayangaonkar?

Vithabai Narayangaonkar was born in Pandharpur, Solapur district, in July 1935. She came from a family with a strong tradition of performing traditional folk songs and later deve...