Who was Vithabai Narayangavkar? Lavani legend did not stop dancing despite pregnancy, remained committed to the art form
In the Eetha teaser, released on Tuesday, Shraddha Kapoor is seen playing a Maharashtrian folk dancer who goes into labour and gives birth. Next, she turns up on stage saying that she would rather choose death by dancing and become immortal. Did you know that such a shocking incident took place in real life, too? Shraddha plays legendary dance artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar, whose real-life story is no less than a cinematic spectacle. (Also read: Eetha teaser reactions: Internet gushes about Shraddha Kapoor’s dance, awaits fiery box office clash with Yash’s Toxic) Vithabai Narayangavkar captivated audiences with her artistry and dedication to the folk dance form. Who was Vithabai Narayangaonkar? Born on July 1, 1935, in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, Vithabai Narayangaonkar was introduced to the world of performance and tamasha from a very young age. Her father and uncle were in the troupe. Meanwhile, her grandfather Narayan Khude established a traditional travelling folk tamasha troupe, which was later run by her father and uncle under the name Bhau-Bapu Mang. Vitha took the legacy forward from a young …









