Shraddha Kapoor Stuns Fans As Vitthabai Biopic Heroine
Shraddha Kapoor, mostly seen in romantic and glamorous roles, is now taking a sharp turn in her career.
By: Shanaz B Syed | 21 Aug 2025 1:53 PM ISTShraddha Kapoor, mostly seen in romantic and glamorous roles, is now taking a sharp turn in her career. After Stree 2 became a hit, she didn’t announce any new film for almost a year. Fans were curious about her next step, and now a surprising news has come out, Shraddha is all set to play Maharashtra’s folk legend Vitthabai Bhau Mang Narayan Gaonkar in a biopic.
Vitthabai was a big name in the tamasha tradition and is remembered as one of the most respected folk artists. Her life was full of art, struggle, and pride. Playing such a character is a huge challenge for any actress, and for Shraddha, it could become the boldest role of her career. People in the industry feel this biopic will push her beyond her usual image and show a completely new side of her.
The makers have reportedly locked the title Vitta. The word itself carries the flavour of Maharashtra’s folk spirit, and fans say it already sets the mood for the film. Shraddha stepping into this world has created excitement because it is very different from the kind of cinema she usually does. For the audience, this project looks more like a serious cultural tribute than just another commercial film.
The film will be directed by Laxman Utekar, who is known for making emotional stories close to local culture. His earlier works showed his strength in capturing native feelings on screen, and the same is expected here. If everything goes right, Vitta may not only change Shraddha’s career graph but also bring the forgotten story of Vitthabai to a wider audience.
