Biopics have become a norm in Indian cinema, where filmmakers get to highlight people who have shaped culture and history.
But the genre is suffering from fatigue – many feel biopics have lost their sheen, especially after a deluge of such films in recent years.
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Even big-ticket projects like Akshay Kumar’s biopics or the one on Sachin Tendulkar failed to hold public attention, indicating that only stories of extremely famous people can grab attention today.
Against this backdrop, Shraddha Kapoor as Vithabai Narayangaonkar, the legendary Tamasha artist, is interesting.
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Vithabai’s contribution to Maharashtra’s folk theatre definitely deserves a wider audience and with Laxman Utekar (Chhaava) at the helm, the biopic promises to be grounded and sensitive.
Ajay-Atul’s music ensures the film will do justice to Vithabai’s musical and performative legacy.
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The makers met Vithabai’s family in Pune and got the life rights, which shows they are committed to authenticity.
But the real challenge will be to capture the nuances of Tamasha and Vithabai’s personal struggles without falling into clichés or melodrama.
Shraddha Kapoor is talented and can get into complex roles, but some fans feel she should focus more on mainstream commercial films with big heroes, use her beauty and star power for a wider reach.
Ultimately the success of this biopic will depend on whether it can balance entertainment with a sincere tribute to Vithabai’s impact on Indian folk art and whether it can rekindle interest in a genre that’s losing steam.
