Destination No. 1: Mukesh Mills, Colaba

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Ever had the urge to check out a place that was hyped about for its paranormal activity?? Well, we decided to give into our primal instinct and visited the Mukesh Mills in Colaba, Mumbai. Mukesh Mills officially closed in the 80's after a yearlong strike, when a few months later a devastating fire broke out. Since then it’s been rumoured to be haunted by restless spirits of the workers and guards who died in the fire. It's situated right next to the Arabian sea, which makes its a dead end (pun intended).  So, if you're trapped in the mills with a ghost, run towards the huge metal gate that's about 5'' inches thick unless you're a good swimmer. Good Luck!!

Captured by Viraj Lokhande

Thought that would be necessary, cause there's no way you're getting in. Well, not unless you've got a paper that says so with the signature of the owner & a government stamp. Too bad, eh? We had the same thoughts.

Captured by Viraj Lokhande

Not wanting to be much too mighty and courageous, we decided to check it out (in daylight :| ). The security guard didn't allow us to go all the way in (pick your reason why), but even from the fringes the site looked adequately haunted and eerie. You immediately get the chills when you enter the place, probably psychological, but it adds to the impact. Interesting fact, Mukesh Mills is now used as a location for shoots and ad films. Rumour has it, that once an actress got possessed during a shoot and started speaking in masculine tones. Funny or creepy? Take your pick! People have reported getting negative vibes and feelings from the area. The actress's possession was not the only freaky incident. The security guard seems to have had a rendezvous with the supernatural as well. He's heard music playing when there were no shoots going on and places getting cluttered after a few minutes of him cleaning it up. Talk about a messy ghost!

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So if y'all are seeking a quick adventure, a hit of adrenaline, this is the place to be. Who knows, maybe you could learn a thing or two about uncharacteristic vocals!

 

Bhavin Jain               Viraj Lokhande