Did you know Shaniwar Wada is actually haunted ?

Most of us have watched Bajirao Mastani but a few of us know that the palace wherein certain shots were taken is considered haunted. We are talking about Shaniwar Wada, which is a seven storey building in Pune that represents Peshawa's culture and Heritage.

Wada in Marathi can be used for any residence complex. Shaniwarwada was built in 1732, it was considered a great seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the centre of Indian politics in the 18th century.

In 1773, Narayanrao, who was the fifth and ruling Peshwa then, was murdered by guards on orders of his uncle Raghunathrao and aunt Anandibai. A popular legend has it that Narayanrao's ghost still calls for help on full moon nights. Various people, working around the area, have allegedly reported the cries of "Kaka mala vachava"(Uncle, save me) by Narayanrao Peshwa after his death.

It was considered as the most gruesome death of the era. He was chopped in small pieces and fed to fishes in the nearby lake. The disposition took a whole week.

As per the local legends, Shaniwar Fort, ever since that gruesome murder, became a site with terrible haunting cases. It was as if the murder opened up a portal and now Shaniwar Fort is populated by all those who died or were killed in the fort complex. Many locals still say that sometimes they hear the young Peshwa’s gruesome screams. Entry to the fort after 6:30 PM is strictly not allowed.

Apart from history, Shaniwar wada holds an important place in modern day cinema. Movies like Bajirao Mastani and Panipat featured this wada which increased curiosity among the audience.

Wada looks mesmerising and the thought of it being made in the 1700s blows a lot of minds but still many questions haunt us. How would the cries of Narayanrao stop? How can people still hear him calling for help? Why did he call on full moon nights only? Why is the wada closed in the evening? Should we be scared?

What are your thoughts on it?