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Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Ithaa is surrounded by controversies due to its title. This film is based on the legendary Lavani dancer, singer and artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. After the release of the teaser of the film, NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) expressed displeasure over keeping the title of the film as Itha. He believes that the title should also be similar to the great artist on whom the film is based. Now Vithabai’s family has also expressed objection.
According to TV 9 report, NCP’s protest has received support from Vithabai’s family. Vithabai’s sons Kailash and Rajesh Narayangaonkar and grandson Mohit have objected to the name Ithaa and demanded the filmmakers to change the title. However, no statement has come from the makers on this entire controversy.
Let us tell you that apart from NCP, Maharashtra Cultural Department Chairman Baba Saheb Patil has raised questions on the title saying that Vithabai has made a big contribution in the field of Lavani and Tamasha. In such a situation, if the film is made on him, then why is his name not in the title.
About the film-
- Shraddha Kapoor starrer Ithaa is scheduled to release on 28 August 2026.
- The film is directed by Laxman Utekar, who has previously made films like Chhaava, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Mimi.
- Randeep Hooda and Anant Joshi also play important roles in the film.
- The teaser of the film has been released on 23 June.
About legendary artist Vithabai-
- Vithabai Narayangaonkar was a famous lavani and tamasha artiste of Maharashtra.
- He was born in 1935 in an artist family in Maharashtra.
- He started performing on stage from a very young age.
- Because of her powerful acting, singing and dancing, she was called ‘Laavani Samragini’ (Empress of Lavani).
- He made an important contribution in giving a new identity to Tamasha art in Maharashtra.
- He received many state level and national honors for his contribution in the field of art.
- A Marathi short film Vitha (2019) based on his biography was also made, which showed the story of his struggle and success.
- He died in 2002, but even today he is counted among the greatest artists of folk art and Lavani of Maharashtra.
The titles of these films were also changed after controversies-
Old title: Padmavati New title: padmavat Dispute: Rajput organizations objected to the alleged portrayal of Queen Padmavati in the film. Following the advice of the Censor Board, the name of the film was changed to ‘Padmavat’.
Old title: Lakshmi Bomb New title: Laxmi Dispute: Religious organizations protested against adding the word ‘bomb’ to the name of Goddess Lakshmi. After the controversy increased, the makers changed the title.
Old title: Ramlila New title: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela Dispute: Many religious organizations objected to the use of Lord Ram’s name. After this the name of the film was changed.
Old title: Satyanarayan’s story New title: story of true love Dispute: There was opposition regarding the use of the name of Lord Satyanarayan. The makers changed the title to respect religious sentiments.
Old title: Prithviraj New title: Emperor Prithviraj Dispute: Several organisations, including Karni Sena, said that ‘Samrat’ should be added to the name of great ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. The name of the film was changed after protests.
Old title: is it mental New title: Is it judgmental? Dispute: Organizations related to mental health described the word ‘mental’ as derogatory. After this, a new title was kept on the instructions of the Censor Board.
Old title: love night New title: love traveler Dispute: There was opposition considering the name ‘Loveratri’ an insult to the Navratri festival. After the legal dispute, the makers changed the name of the film.
Old title: Battle of Galwan New title: Mathrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace Dispute: There was a dispute over the title on a sensitive military topic like the Galwan conflict. After this the name of the film was changed.
Old title: bribe taking scholar New title: (Later changed, new name announced separately) Dispute: Brahmin community and many organizations objected to the title. After increasing protests, the makers decided to change the title.
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