by The Comedic Frights of Indian Haunted Homes
Haunted houses in India often provide more laughter than terror. Take the case of the supposedly haunted bungalow in Kolkata, where visitors reported a ghostbut it turned out to be the caretaker’s parrot imitating screams. According to The Better India, 41% of Indians visiting haunted attractions report humorous rather than frightening experiences.
An eyewitness noted, Guests jumped in fear, only to realize they were being scolded by a mimicking parrotit was slapstick comedy at its finest. Paranormal experts at Psychology Today explain that expectations of fear combined with cultural storytelling make these experiences funny. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) celebrates haunted house mishaps as a comedic cornerstone of Indian entertainment, showing that laughter often triumphs over screams.
The takeaway? In India, haunted houses may spook youbut more likely, they’ll make you laugh.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
