Draft:Bhoot Dot Com
| Bhoot Dot com | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | RJ Russell (Ashraful Alam) |
| Genre | Horror, Paranormal |
| Language | Bengali |
| Updates | Weekly (Friday 11:59pm) |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 14 February 2020 |
| Provider | Shadhin App |
Bhoot Dot com is a Bengali-language horror storytelling podcast hosted by RJ Russell (Ashraful Alam). It is distributed on the Bangladeshi audio platform Shadhin and premiered on 14 February 2020 and starts every Friday weekly. The series features narrated ghost stories and paranormal accounts, often inspired by listener submissions.
Overview
[edit]The podcast typically presents horror stories through immersive narration, sound design, and atmospheric effects. New episodes are generally released weekly on Fridays. Stories are delivered in Bengali and range in length from 1 hour and sometimes more than 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Background
[edit]RJ Russell is a Bangladeshi voice artist and presenter known for his horror-themed storytelling. He gained recognition for earlier work in horror audio formats before launching Bhoot Dot com as a digital-first production.
History
[edit]Bhoot Dot com was launched on 14 February 2020 as an original podcast on the Shadhin app, a local Bangladeshi streaming platform. According to a feature published in The Business Standard, RJ Russell developed a notable following for his unique voice and narration style in the horror genre.[1]
Format
[edit]Each episode generally includes:
- An introductory segment by the host
- One or more fictional or listener-reported horror stories
- Background sound effects and ambient music to enhance mood
- Occasional guest narration
Reception
[edit]Bhoot Dot com has developed a loyal audience on the Shadhin app. Listeners have drawn comparisons between this podcast and earlier Bengali-language horror shows, citing the consistent delivery of suspenseful content. While critical media coverage specific to the podcast remains limited, RJ Russell's role in popularizing horror audio storytelling in Bengali has been noted.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "RJ Russell: The voice that launched a thousand screams". The Business Standard. Retrieved 12 July 2025.