Orry, whose full name is Orhan Awatramani and who is known for his photos with Bollywood celebrities, has gone viral again, this time for a Halloween costume. According to the source report, he showed up at a party dressed as Hastar, the terrifying figure from the 2018 horror film “Tumbbad.” I could not independently locate the video or photos, so the details come from the report.
Instead of a ghost, witch or vampire, he is said to have worn red body paint with an old, torn brown cloth wrapped around his waist, long nails on his hands and feet, and armlets and anklets, to match the film’s character. The report adds that the phone and phone cover he held also drew attention online.
How the Internet Reacted
Reactions were quick and playful. One user joked that someone should “save the nectar” from him, though the source text’s original wording, which mentions “Amrit,” is unclear in translation. Others dubbed him “Tumbbad Ori,” teased that Navratri was over, and warned that Hastar would come if people did not go to sleep. The tone is teasing, not hostile.
Who Is Hastar
In “Tumbbad,” Hastar is the first-born of the goddess of prosperity, a being cursed and denied the goddess’s grain who guards gold coins in her womb. The film follows greed for gold and grain across generations, and Hastar’s design and menace became one of its most recognisable images.
A Wider Hastar Moment
Orry’s look arrives in the middle of a Hastar trend. On October 29, Bollywood Hungama reported that a fan shared a video of 100 Hastar masks for Halloween, drawing a response from actor-producer Sohum Shah. A week earlier, Shah shared a clip of locals dressing as Vinayak, Hastar and the goddess at a fancy-dress competition. Shah is now preparing “Tumbbad 2,” whose story details have not been announced.
Why It Matters
Orry has built a following by appearing at celebrity events, and his costumes are part of that brand. Last year, according to Gulf News, he arrived at the Ambani family’s Halloween party as Sebastian the crab from “The Little Mermaid.” Choosing an Indian folklore horror character this time fits both Halloween’s growing popularity in India and the cult status “Tumbbad” has gained since its release. Whether he intended it as a tribute or a joke, the reaction shows how widely Hastar is recognised.
What Comes Next
Expect more Halloween costume posts from celebrities and influencers on October 31. Bolly Orbit will update this report if Orry or the “Tumbbad” team comments.