Bhankas Podcast
A Marathi horror storytelling podcast where host Ricky Dhadave narrates paranormal tales from Maharashtra, often submitted by listeners.
This is a narrative horror podcast where host Ricky Dhadave tells spooky stories rooted in the geography and folklore of Maharashtra, India. The tales, often submitted by his audience, cover everything from haunted mountain passes (ghats) and local train lines to possession and mysterious discoveries. The show has a raw, conversational feel, and often uses atmospheric sound effects to create a chilling experience for the listener.
“Unlike highly produced true-crime shows, Bhankas has a conversational feel, focusing on regional Indian ghost stories in Marathi that are rarely covered in mainstream horror podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Bhankas Podcast is hosted by Ricky Dhadave, a creator from Mumbai who narrates real-life horror stories and paranormal experiences. The show, primarily in Marathi, focuses on tales from the host's home regions of Mumbai and the Konkan coast, often sourcing stories directly from listeners and subscribers. Ricky is sometimes joined by his brother Shubham or other guests who share their own spooky encounters.
Credentials & credits
- Podcast Host
- Storyteller
- Creator
What kind of podcast
- Country
- India
- Region
- india
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Mangaon Horror Story | Marathi Story | चकवा | Bhankas PodcastJun 25, 2026 · 46 min
- 03Mira Road Horror Story 💀☠️Jun 17, 2026 · 53s
- 04Mumbai Haunted College ( Vadala ) ☠️💀Jun 17, 2026 · 48s
- 05Real Horror of juinagar | Marathi Story | Bhankas PodcastJun 15, 2026 · 1h 10m
- 06Amboli Ghat Horror Story | Marathi Story | Bhankas PodcastJun 12, 2026 · 38 min
- 07Dadar Haunted Flat | Marathi Story | Bhankas PodcastJun 10, 2026 · 28 min
- 08Kandivali Horror Story I Marathi Stories | Bhankas PodcastJun 8, 2026 · 43 min
Notable episodes
- 01Mangaon Horror Story | Marathi Story | चकवा
Features a personal story from the host about experiencing 'Chakwa' (a deluding spirit) during the 2020 Nisarga cyclone, blending a real-world event with regional folklore.
- 02Real Horror of juinagar | Marathi Story
Details a disturbing story of possession where a girl exhibits bizarre behavior like drinking oil, grounding the paranormal tale in a specific Mumbai suburb.
- 03Amboli Ghat Horror Story | Marathi Story
A classic road-trip horror narrative about two friends encountering a series of apparitions on a notoriously haunted mountain pass in Maharashtra.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a solo or co-hosted narrative format and not a guest-interview show. Host Ricky Dhadave, sometimes with his brother Shubham, tells horror stories in Marathi, enhanced with atmospheric sound effects like rain and thunder to set a spooky mood. The delivery is informal and engaging, as if sharing ghost stories with friends.
Signature segments
- · Opening with 'Hello, hello, hello, namaskar mandali...'
- · Narrating listener-submitted stories
- · Focus on stories from Maharashtra
- · Use of atmospheric sound effects
- · Stories With Ricky series
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show occasionally features guests, not as interview subjects, but as fellow storytellers who share their own firsthand paranormal experiences from various regions of Maharashtra.
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Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast primarily relies on self-promotion for its social media channels (Instagram, Spotify) and includes a public Google Form for listeners to submit their own stories or apply to be a guest.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Bhankas Podcast?
- The host and primary narrator is Ricky Dhadave, a creator from Mumbai.
- What language is the podcast in?
- The podcast is primarily in Marathi.
- Is Bhankas Podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes frequently, often multiple times a week.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a narrative storytelling podcast. The host recounts real-life horror stories, often submitted by listeners. It is not a traditional interview show.
- Where do the stories come from?
- Many stories are sent in by listeners and subscribers, with a strong focus on paranormal events in Maharashtra, India.
- How can I share a story or be a guest?
- The podcast provides a public Google Form for listeners who want to share their paranormal experiences or apply to be a guest on the show.
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