Popular culture is overrun by stories of the witch. But South Asia has its own homegrown stories of feminine supernatural creatures with evil powers: from Pakistan, to Bengal, to Maharashtra. Do these witches really exist? And are they being hunted even today? Let’s explore the many faces, and the unfortunate consequences, of the Chudail lore.

‘Rumors’ shines a light on the darkest corners of India, where fact and fiction combine into magical and haunting stories.

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Written and voiced by Chandrima Das, a best-selling author, storyteller and an avid collector of dark tales. Follow her @hackiechan on all social media platforms.

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

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