Shraddha Kapoor has finally reacted to the online noise around her upcoming folk biopic Eetha. Her answer is delightfully simple: she is not here to spar with internet trolls—she is here to focus purely on her craft.
Following the release of the film’s grand trailer, debates erupted across social media platforms regarding her Marathi dialect and vocal portrayal of Lavani icon Vithabai Narayangaonkar. During an interactive session with fans, the Bollywood star addressed the chatter with her characteristic wit and breezy candour.
What Shraddha Kapoor Said
The actress held an unscripted Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on her official Instagram handle. When a curious follower asked how she handles criticism and harsh trolling in today's hyper-opinionated digital landscape, her response was funny, unapologetically honest, and very on-brand.
“I actually don’t handle criticism. What’s there to handle in that? I can’t even handle my WhatsApp. I don’t even have a manager, nor am I affiliated with any agency. My friends, directors, and producers keep scolding me for not checking my phone.”
Unfazed by the digital noise, Shraddha did not stop there. She doubled down on her grounded work ethic, adding:
“I’m not interested in handling any criticism. All I want to do is work, and more and more work. That’s it.”
Why Is Eetha Getting Criticism?
The theatrical promo of Eetha was unveiled on October 30 amidst huge fanfare. However, soon after the trailer debuted on YouTube, social media cinephiles and cultural commentators began scrutinizing specific elements of Shraddha’s performance:
- Marathi Accent & Diction: Debates on whether her rural Maharashtrian cadence felt organic or dramatized for mainstream cinema.
- Dialogue Delivery: Scrutiny over the pacing and vocal modulation during high-octane stage monologues.
- Voice & Expressions: Some viewers labelled her dialect “unnatural,” while others noted that portraying a folkloric legend carries immense historical weight where every gesture is examined under a microscope.
The discussions gained further traction when Bhansali Productions shared an archival Gangubai Kathiawadi clip referencing raw screen command, which netizens quickly compared to the ongoing Eetha trailer feedback.
Not Everyone Agrees: Industry Voices and Fans Back Shraddha
Despite the localized online scrutiny, the trailer has accumulated massive praise. Millions of viewers applauded Shraddha’s transformation, the lush production design, and the pulsating folk rhythms orchestrated by Ajay-Atul.
At the Mumbai trailer launch, national award-winning music composer Ajay Gogavale of the celebrated Ajay-Atul duo took to the mic to passionately defend her accent and preparation, particularly in the pivotal Nauvari saree sequence:
“There are many ways to say Nauvari. But the accent that Marathi people have when they say Nauvari is very difficult. So, it was important to have her (in the film). The accent is perfect, and it sounds amazing.”
It is also worth noting that Shraddha possesses deep maternal Marathi roots. Her mother, Shivangi Kolhapure, hails from a venerable Marathi musical family, and Shraddha grew up speaking the language and participating in Maharashtrian cultural traditions at home.
Who Was Vithabai Narayangaonkar?
Eetha is an ambitious biographical drama chronicling the illustrious, turbulent life of Vithabai Narayangaonkar. Born into a community of traditional folk performers, Vithabai transcended deep-rooted social marginalization to become Maharashtra’s most revered Lavani and Tamasha empress.
Honoured with the President's National Award and celebrated across rural and urban circuits alike, her life was marked by fierce independence, artistic grit, and sacrifice. Stepping into the shoes of a cultural icon of this stature is inherently challenging, which explains why cultural enthusiasts are scrutinizing every frame so intensely.
Eetha: Cast, Director, Clash & Release Date
Here are the key details about the upcoming release:
What Happens Next?
Rather than getting entangled in social media arguments or hiring PR crisis machinery, Shraddha Kapoor is maintaining a remarkably zen posture. In an era where online trolls often dictate celebrity narratives, her tongue-in-cheek admission that she cannot even stay on top of her WhatsApp messages is a breath of fresh air.
The definitive verdict will not be written on Twitter feeds or comment sections—it will be delivered by theatre audiences when Eetha arrives on the silver screen on December 4, 2026.
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