Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Asha Negi Says Uttarakhand Folklore Shaped Her Horror Fascination
Asha Negi grew up in Uttarakhand, where people often share stories about gods, spirits and mysterious events.
Her family also told her stories from village life.
She described a traditional ritual called a ‘jaagar.’
During a jaagar, people pray and sing to awaken deities or ancestral spirits.
Asha said one family experience during such a ritual felt very powerful.
She said she believes that supernatural things can happen.
These stories helped make her interested in horror shows.
Her new series is called “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot.”
It follows a science-minded woman who investigates supernatural mysteries while searching for her missing father.
Asha Negi said growing up in Uttarakhand exposed her to stories about deities, spirits and supernatural events.
She recalled family stories and an overwhelming village ‘jaagar’ ritual involving prayers and ancestral spirits.
Negi said she believes supernatural experiences can happen in her village.
Her latest series, “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot,” combines folklore, haunted mysteries and adventure.
The 40-episode series premiered on JioHotstar on September 11.
- Who
- Actress Asha Negi, along with the cast of “Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot.”
- What
- Asha Negi discussed how Uttarakhand’s folklore and supernatural stories influenced her interest in horror.
- When
- She spoke to IANS ahead of or around the release of the series, which premiered on September 11.
- Where
- Asha discussed her experiences from Uttarakhand and mentioned a shoot in Orchha.
- Why
- Her upbringing around folklore, family stories and village rituals shaped her fascination with the horror genre.
- Actress
- Asha Negi
- Home state
- Uttarakhand
- Traditional ritual
- Jaagar, a spiritual folk singing and ritual practice
- Series
- Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot
- Co-star
- Vishal Vashishtha
- Episodes
- 40
- Platform
- JioHotstar
- Premiere
- September 11