Baby Mishaps

by Radhika VazJanuary 30, 2026October 30, 2025

The Hilarious Mishaps of Indian Celebrations

Indian parties are often lively affairsbut sometimes they spiral into comedy chaos. Take Ritu’s birthday bash in Pune, where the cake collapsed just as she tried to blow out the candles, sending frosting onto the ceiling fan. According to Hindustan Times Lifestyle, 49% of Indians report at least one party mishap per year, from food disasters to decor disasters.

An eyewitness remarked, Guests ended up slipping on frosting while trying to save their phones, turning the celebration into an impromptu slapstick show. Event planners at Psychology Today explain that crowded spaces, energetic guests, and ambitious setups increase the chances of comedy. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) celebrates these party fails as quintessential Indian humor, producing stories, photos, and memes that live long after the music stops.

The takeaway? In India, parties are a mix of fun and chaosand the mishaps are often the highlight.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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