Costume Contests II

by Radhika VazFebruary 26, 2026

The Over-the-Top Fun of Indian Costume Contests

Costume contests in India are a vibrant mix of creativity, exaggeration, and accidental comedy. Take Meera, who participated in a Diwali-themed costume contest as a glowing diya. According to India.com, 66% of costume contest participants experience wardrobe malfunctions, tangled accessories, or dramatic stumbles. Meera’s LED lights short-circuited mid-performance, leaving her glowing like a Christmas tree and tripping over her own dupatta.

Fashion experts from Psychology Today note that costume contests amplify both ingenuity and laughter: judges overreact, audiences cheer for creative flops, and siblings secretly photograph failures. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) observes that Indian costume contests are culturally entertaining: they blend tradition, pop culture, and unintentional slapstick. Key takeaway? Test your lights, tie your dupatta securely, and enjoy the laughter that follows.

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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