Munjya (2024) is a Hindi horror-comedy that draws its scares and its laughs from the rich folklore of Maharashtra’s Konkan coast. The story follows Bittu, a soft-spoken and timid young man from Pune who works in his mother’s salon and quietly dreams of winning the heart of Bela, the confident girl he has adored since childhood. When Bittu travels to his ancestral village for a family wedding, his ordinary life turns completely upside down.

In the village, a careless misstep near an old peepal tree frees Munjya, the restless spirit of a young boy who died long ago with one unfulfilled wish — to marry the girl he loved, Munni. Childish, stubborn and endlessly mischievous, Munjya fastens himself to Bittu, troubling him at every turn and even speaking through him, while demanding that Bittu find Munni and arrange his wedding at any cost.

Terrified yet determined to protect his family and Bela, Bittu searches for a way to free himself from the spirit’s grip. With Bela’s support and the guidance of an eccentric godman, he digs into a secret his own family has guarded for decades and learns the sad truth behind Munjya’s death. The search turns into a chaotic race mixing fear, laughter and emotion, as Bittu must face the spirit’s demand before it harms the people he loves most.

Munjya charms because its ghost is frightening one moment and endearingly silly the next, and because the film treats its folklore with genuine affection. Backed by lively performances and a colourful village setting, it is a light, family-friendly entertainer about courage, first love and letting go of the past — a story that gently reminds us that some wishes are best laid to rest, and that even the meekest heart can stand up to a ghost.