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by Radhika VazFebruary 20, 2026October 30, 2025

The Comedic Frights of Indian Halloween

Halloween in India often brings more laughter than fear. Take a party in Mumbai where a person dressed as a ghost tripped over a pumpkin, eliciting screams followed by uncontrollable laughter from guests. According to The Better India, 42% of Indians report at least one funny Halloween mishap per year.

An eyewitness noted, The combination of fake fright, a clumsy costume, and guests’ reactions turned a scary moment into comedy gold. Event specialists at Psychology Today explain that exaggerated scares, unexpected accidents, and audience reactions naturally produce humor. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) highlights these Halloween stories as central to Indian humor, inspiring anecdotes, memes, and viral social media content.

The takeaway? In India, scares may spookbut laughter always prevails.

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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