Bharti Singh, one of India’s most beloved comedians, is known for making people laugh until their stomachs hurt. But recently, her life has taken a dark, eerie turn that feels straight out of a horror movie. What began as a playful segment with a creepy-looking doll has spiraled into a chilling saga that refuses to end.

The story started months ago when Bharti came into possession of what she jokingly referred to as her “shaitani gudia” — the evil doll. At first, it was just another prop for her comedy shows, something to poke fun at and entertain her audience. But soon, she began to feel that the doll had a strange presence.

During one shoot, the doll reportedly moved ever so slightly when no one was touching it. Crew members laughed it off, thinking it was just a trick of the light or a small tremor. But Bharti’s instincts told her otherwise. The once-funny prop began to feel unsettling, even sinister.

After a series of strange incidents — flickering lights, sudden chills on set, and unexplained whispers caught on audio — Bharti decided to put an end to the doll’s unnerving presence. In a dramatic, almost cinematic moment, she had it burned.

For a while, life returned to normal. The doll was gone, her home felt lighter, and her shoots resumed without incident. Bharti even joked in interviews about how she had “defeated the ghost” and could sleep peacefully again. Fans laughed, and the haunted doll became just another funny story in her collection.

But horror stories rarely end when you think they do.

Last week, Bharti experienced the unthinkable. During a taping for a new segment, she was handed a large box. Laughing, she began to open it — only for her smile to vanish instantly. Inside, wrapped in tattered cloth and smelling faintly of smoke, was the same doll she had burned.

For a moment, the studio fell silent. Bharti’s face drained of color. She stepped back, visibly shaken, muttering, “Yeh kaise ho sakta hai?” (“How is this possible?”). Crew members exchanged uneasy glances, unsure whether this was a prank gone wrong or something far more disturbing.

Bharti’s husband, Harsh Limbachiyaa, rushed to her side. “It’s just a joke,” he tried to assure her. But the fear in her eyes was unmistakable. She insisted she could still smell the burnt fabric, still see the scorch marks on the doll’s dress.

The audience, unsure how to react, gave a nervous laugh. But Bharti wasn’t laughing. She refused to touch the doll and demanded it be taken away immediately. The rest of the shoot was tense, with Bharti visibly distracted and glancing toward the backstage area where the doll had been moved.

That night, Bharti posted an Instagram story — a short clip of her holding a diya (lamp) and walking through her home, muttering prayers. The caption read: “Kuch cheezein mazak nahi hoti” (“Some things are not a joke”). Fans flooded her DMs with concern, advice, and even offers from spiritual healers.

By morning, the story had gone viral. News outlets picked it up, headlines screaming: “Bharti Singh’s Haunted Doll Returns” and “The Prop That Refused to Burn.” Clips from the episode began circulating on YouTube, with viewers debating whether the doll was truly cursed or if it was an elaborate publicity stunt.

But those who know Bharti say her reaction was genuine. “She’s a strong woman,” a close friend said. “She can handle trolls, criticism, and stage pressure. But that night, I saw fear in her eyes. Real fear.”

In an attempt to put the matter to rest — literally — Bharti decided to bury the doll. With a few close friends and family members, she drove to an undisclosed location outside Mumbai. The group dug a small pit under a large tree, placed the doll inside, and covered it with soil. Bharti recited prayers, sprinkled holy water, and left without looking back.

Still, some fans worry the story isn’t over. Horror enthusiasts point out that many ghost stories begin with failed attempts to destroy cursed objects. “Burning it didn’t work,” one YouTube commenter wrote. “Burying it might make it worse.”

Bharti has since avoided mentioning the doll in interviews, focusing instead on her comedy projects. But in quiet moments, she admits she still feels uneasy. “It’s silly, I know,” she said in a private conversation. “But sometimes, when I’m alone, I feel like it’s watching me.”

Her husband tries to lighten the mood, joking that if the doll ever comes back again, they’ll send it overseas. But even he has admitted that the events have been “too strange to ignore.”

The entertainment industry is divided. Some believe it’s all an elaborate stunt — a clever way to blend Bharti’s comedic flair with horror elements and keep her in the headlines. Others insist the fear on her face was too real to fake.

Whatever the truth, the image of Bharti Singh recoiling from that charred, smoke-scented doll is now etched into the minds of fans. It’s a moment that combines her comedic persona with a raw, unscripted glimpse of fear — the kind you can’t fake.

Psychologists note that cursed-object stories often have deep psychological roots. “Whether real or imagined, the fear is powerful,” one expert said. “And when you’ve already associated an object with danger, seeing it again — even in a harmless context — can trigger intense emotional reactions.”

In the weeks since the burial, no new incidents have been reported. But Bharti has added new habits to her daily routine: lighting incense every evening, keeping a small protective talisman in her bag, and reciting a short prayer before going on stage.

Her fans continue to follow the saga closely. Some send her messages of love and protection. Others beg her to stay away from the doll forever. And a small, cheeky group has even started an online petition to “Free the Haunted Doll” — though Bharti refuses to entertain the idea.

As for the doll, it lies — or so we think — buried beneath a tree somewhere outside Mumbai. Whether it stays there is another question entirely.

For now, Bharti Singh is focusing on what she does best: making people laugh. But in the back of her mind, one thought lingers — what if the doll isn’t done with her yet?