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The Ghost of the Nizam Warriors

**Nizam Warriors:** The Film city is supposedly built on top of battlefields where the Nizam warriors died.

When they built the film city it is said that the builders kept the land as it was without removing one tree or mountain to keep the spiritual peace of the place. Even though they didn’t take out any of the trees, it looks like something is wrong about the place.

It is reportedly said that the film city is built on grounds where Nizams of Hyderabad fought and died. It is said that the spirits of those soldiers fallen in those battles are still wandering restlessly there.

The Nizam of Huderabad was the ruler of the Hyderabad State until it became a part of the Maratha Confederacy after they lost in the 18th century.

They also fought in the Anglo-Maratha War where they became under British rule. Needless to say that there were plenty of wars throughout the times for the Nizam warriors to have fallen in.

The Paranormal Experiences of Visitors and Employees

Many visitors and employees of Ramoji Film City have reported paranormal experiences at the haunted spots. Some have reported seeing ghostly figures, hearing strange noises, and feeling a cold breeze. Some have even claimed to have had conversations with the ghosts allegedly haunting the place.

According to reports about the hauntings people often mention the incident when a chandelier fell from the ceiling. And it seems that the alleged haunting going on inside of Ramoji Film City is connected to lights.

Read more: Check out all of the ghost stories from India

Staff working with the light in the film city have claimed to have been pushed from the heights and gotten severely injured. There are also other types of crew that tell about the same thing and their clothes being ripped by something invisible.

Lights are known to turn on and off at random, the gates are getting locked on their own, and there is the case with the strange writing in the mirror in Urdu. A lot of the scary things are centered around the mirrors and many actors have reportedly seen strange things when getting ready for a shoot and looking in the mirror.

People have also heard strange voices and something whispering in Urdu, at least a couple of tourists staying in the guesthouse.

Scaring a Bollywood Superstar

*Actress Tapsee Pannu is one of those that claim to have experienced something paranormal in the film city.*

The actor in Pink, Tapsee Pannu talked about her own haunted experience when she stayed at one of the hotels in the film city.

“Firstly, I am extremely scared of ghosts, and I do believe that they exist. Personally, I felt something in my room when I was staying at a hotel in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. I had heard stories earlier of the hotel being haunted.”

This she shared in an interview in 2022. She was alone in her room and heard footsteps echoing and getting closer. She got scared and instead of finding out what was going on in her room, she forced herself to sleep. She said herself:

“There was no way I could fight a ghost.”

The Haunted Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City is not just a hub of creativity and entertainment. It is also home to some of the most chilling legends and ghostly sightings told from both the crew working in the shadows behind the camera as well as from the stars in front of them. And if we are to believe the rumors, the ghosts found in the film city are not necessarily just in the movies.

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References:

Ramoji Film City – Wikipedia

Ramoji Film City – Where The Ghosts Make Films

Tapsee Pannu & the paranormal experience she had in Hyderabad

Is Ramoji Film City Really Haunted?

History of Mukesh Mills

The Mills of Girangaon, integral to Mumbai’s economy during British colonial times when the city was dubbed the “Manchester of the East,” saw a steady decline as newer industries emerged in the area. In the 19th century, India exported and reimported cotton, but escalating costs led to the founding of the Indian cotton industry, with the first mill, “The Bombay Spinning Mill,” established in 1854.

Initially, Indian entrepreneurs led this industry, facing opposition from Lancashire mill owners, which was later offset by British textile machinery manufacturers’ support. These mills were mainly owned and managed by Indians, with initial investments from mill owners’ families and later, public shares.

Muljibhai Madhvani, the Owner of East African Hardware Ltd., had established a large factory in Bombay. Some say it was the East India Company that set it up in 1870s. It was known as Mukesh Textile Mills. Mukesh Mills, situated in Colaba, Mumbai, was originally known as the Colaba Mill and was established in the late 1800s or early 1900s as the sole mill in South Bombay, strategically located by the sea.

Initially, it was prosperous, contributing to the cotton export trade between Bombay and Britain. Unfortunately, labor disputes, the 1929 Bombay Mill Workers’ Strike, outsourcing to Japan and the aftermath of World War II caused a decline in the mills, with Mukesh Mills shutting down in 2000.

The Fire of Mukesh Mills

The mill was renovated in 1975, but it wasn’t long before tragedy struck. Mukesh Mills faced a tragic event when a devastating fire in 1982 led to the deaths of numerous workers and the mill’s abandonment. Just how many workers is unclear. Some sites even stated around a thousand, but the claims are unsubstantiated.

The owners of the mill had applied for closure, but were denied it by the government. On the 18th of January that year they closed it after a year long strike of the mill. A few months later though the fire broke out with devastating consequences.

After the mill was shut down, the property was left abandoned for many years and they never found the exact cause of the fire. The decaying buildings and overgrown vegetation gave the place an eerie and haunted look, which caught the attention of filmmakers. In the years that followed, Mukesh Mills became a popular location for Bollywood movies, especially horror flicks.

Mukesh Mills in Bollywood

Mukesh Mills has been the setting for some of Bollywood’s most iconic horror movies. From the classic “Mahal” starring Madhubala to the contemporary hit “Raaz” starring Bipasha Basu, the mill has been a favorite haunt of filmmakers, especially in the 1990s. Its dilapidated buildings, overgrown vegetation, and abandoned machinery provide the perfect backdrop for horror movies.

**Mukesh Hill:** Now the place is mainly used as a movie set for Bollywood productions or as a place that attracts paranormal seekers. //Source: Flickr

Apart from horror movies, Mukesh Mills has also been used in other Bollywood movies such as “Salaam-e-Ishq” and “Talaash.” The mill’s unique look and feel have made it a favorite location for filmmakers who want to add a touch of mystery and intrigue to their movies.

Haunted stories and legends associated with Mukesh Mills

Over the years, Mukesh Mills has gained a reputation for being haunted. There are many stories and legends associated with the mill, which have only added to its allure. One watchman once claimed to have heard music and voices coming from the mill, but there was no one there that day. When he saw someone smoking, he didn’t dare to enter it in case he would come face to face with a malevolent ghost. Most of these stories come from the film crews and actresses that have been at the place to shoot.

**Haunted Bollywood**: The movie Footpath is said to be one of the movies were they experienced something supernatural on set.

According to these stories there was one actress’s voice that suddenly changed, grew hoarse and manly and she started shouting to the crew members and warning them that they had to stay away from the mill. The director thought she had to be possessed by an evil spirit and the entire crew got out of there fast.

In 2003, the actress Bipasha Basu was shooting a scene for her film Footpath. She felt like something was hindering her when she tried to walk over the room and say her lines. They performed a puja, a hindu prayer, to ward off the evil spirits. But it didn’t seem to work as they shot the scene at another location instead.

There is also a story of a child actor being possessed by something when shooting a scene. The child started to act strange and rolled on the ground with her hands behind her back. And although the possession lasted only a couple of seconds, the fear of those that witnessed it lasted for much longer. It is said that all the company present started crying and screaming, but the father of the child assured that she would return to normal as soon as they were far away from the mills.

But what spirits are haunting this place? According to some people, the mill is haunted by the ghosts of the workers who died in accidents or due to poor working conditions. Some say it is a man that is now a restless spirit.

The Lingering Ghosts at Mukesh Mills

Mukesh Mills is a hauntingly beautiful location that has captured the imagination of filmmakers and audiences alike, although from 2019, the location was shut down because the building’s structure was too weak and unsafe. Its dilapidated buildings, overgrown vegetation, and abandoned machinery provide the perfect backdrop for horror movies and photographs. But beyond its spooky reputation, Mukesh Mills is also a testament to Mumbai’s rich industrial history and a must-visit destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.