Diary of a Witch: Her Untold Side of the Story

Introduction: Who Is the Real Monster?

In every village, there’s a story. A shadowy figure lurking in the trees, a scream heard at midnight, a woman with long hair and hollow eyes—yes, the witch. But have you ever paused to ask: who was she before she became a witch?

This article explores the other side of what many know as “chudail ki kahani” — stories often told to scare children, but rarely questioned. What if those chilling tales hide the truth of a woman wronged, not evil?

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The Forgotten Woman Behind the Legend

Before she was called “Chudail”, she had a name—Radha. She lived on the edge of a small village, in a mud house surrounded by mango trees. She was known for her healing herbs and deep knowledge of the forest. Villagers came to her for help, but whispered behind her back. Her independence was feared more than her powers.

One monsoon, her husband died mysteriously. Whispers turned to accusations. She was blamed, branded a “dayan” (witch), and exiled. Alone, heartbroken, and hunted, Radha disappeared into the forest.

That was the day the legend of the witch was born.

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How Superstition Shapes the ‘Witch’ Narrative

In rural India—and even in modern urban myths—the image of a witch is often rooted in ignorance and fear. Women who don’t conform to social norms, especially widows, healers, or those who live alone, have historically been accused of witchcraft.

🔹 According to a 2023 report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 150 women were killed in India in the name of “witch-hunting.”
🔹 Tribal regions in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha still report cases of public shaming, violence, and even murder of women labeled as witches.

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A New Perspective: The Witch as a Symbol of Resistance

What if the “witch” is not a villain, but a symbol of rebellion?

The story of Radha—like many folklore witches—is a tale of a woman who refused to bow to unjust power. She represents every woman silenced, shamed, or punished for being different.

Modern reinterpretations of witches in global media (like The Witch movie, or even WandaVision) show them not as monsters, but as powerful beings wronged by society.

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What Can We Learn From These Stories Today?

Instead of scaring children with tales of a ghostly woman, we need to look at the deeper lesson. Folklore can reflect the fears and biases of a culture. When we call someone a witch, we often reveal more about ourselves than about them.

Ask yourself:

• Who benefits when a woman is silenced?

• Why are powerful, independent women still seen as dangerous?

• What “modern witch hunts” are happening around us today—on social media, in workplaces, in relationships?

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Final Words: A Page From Her Diary

“They took everything from me—my name, my love, my home. All that’s left is this forest and my silence. But in that silence, I’ve found strength. If that makes me a witch, so be it.”
— From the fictional diary of Radha