Cyrus Says
Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.
Episodes
Amit Bhatt on India’s EV Future, Traffic & Pollution | Cyrus Says
What will Indian cities look like in 2035? More cars, more traffic and more pollution, or cleaner, safer and easier to move around? On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha speaks with Amit Bhatt, who leads the India work at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), about the future of mobility in India. Amit breaks down why electric vehicles are gaining momentum, whether EV ra
Poonam Pandey on Controversy, the 2011 World Cup Promise & Her Viral Cervical Cancer Awareness Stunt | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!On this episode of Cyrus Says, Poonam Pandey joins Cyrus for an unfiltered conversation about her journey, controversies and the viral moments that have defined her public image.She opens up about how she entered the entertainment industry, recalling a difficult upbringing in the slums and the struggles she faced before making her way into modelling and show business. Poonam
Comedy, Marriage, Politics and Growing Older | Aakash Mehta | Cyrus Says
Comedian and entrepreneur Aakash Mehta joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic conversation spanning stand-up comedy, marriage, politics, sport and life on tour. Aakash explains why his comedy has become less angry, how marriage and therapy may have changed his writing, and why audiences now expect more than profanity and easy shock value. He also discusses performing for international audiences, includ
Gopal Datt on Theatre Chaos, Pehla Pehla and 17 Years with Cyrus | Pehla Pehla X Cyrus Says
Actor, theatre artist, writer and performer Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic reunion filled with old stories, friendly insults and theatrical disasters. Gopal talks about his podcast Pehla Pehla, where guests revisit important first experiences from their lives, and explains why stories of first flights, performances, paycheques and journeys from smaller cities deserve to be remembered
Tusharr Kumar & Preranaa Khatri on OML, India’s Creator Economy and the Future of Entertainment | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Tusharr Kumar, CEO of OML, and Preranaa Khatri, CBO of OML, reveal how the company grew from representing independent musicians to becoming a major force across comedy, creators, branded content, production and sports entertainment. They explain what OML looks for in new talent, how artists are discovered and why collaboration between a creator
Punit Pania Returns for Trains, Politics and Peak Cyrus Says Chaos
Stand-up comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic, sharp and deeply funny conversation about political protests, Mumbai life and the everyday absurdities of modern India. Fresh from attending the protest at Shivaji Park, Punit shares what he witnessed on the ground, how the gathering grew and what happened when the police began detaining participants, including fellow comedians. Cyru
Shailendra Singh’s Wildest Stories: Bollywood, Books, Hair and the IPL | Cyrus Says
Shailendra Singh came to talk about his book. Instead, we got Sunburn, YouTube India, Salman Khan’s hair, IPL history and Cyrus trying to find a sponsor somewhere in the wreckage. Shailendra looks back at the early Sunburn days, including YouTube’s ₹3.25 crore broadcast deal, and explains how the festival helped push live streaming in India before everyone became a creator. The chat th
Farhad Samji on Singham, Golmaal, Chennai Express and His Bollywood Journey | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Farhad Samji joins Cyrus to share his journey from arriving in Mumbai with 350 songs to becoming one of Bollywood’s most recognised writers and directors. He talks about his early struggles, meeting Salman Khan, working with Ram Gopal Varma and Rohit Shetty, writing for Golmaal, Chennai Express and Singham, and the story behind the iconic
Messi, Reality TV and Absolute Nonsense ft. Akanksha & Shantanu | Cock and Bull | Cyrus Says
Akanksha and Shantanu came to discuss sensible things. We put a stop to that immediately.There’s FIFA possibly protecting Messi, Ram Kapoor versus Kushal Tandon, wedding gossip, weight loss, reality TV and enough incorrect information to comfortably run a news channel.Nobody learns anything. Cyrus talks too much. Standard episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music, Spirituality and Sports with Mahesh Kale | Cyrus Says
National Award-winning Indian classical vocalist Mahesh Kale joins Cyrus Broacha for a warm and wide-ranging conversation about music, career choices, spirituality and sport. Mahesh shares how growing up around bhajans and classical music in Pune shaped his musical instincts, even as he followed the conventional path of studying engineering. He recalls the emotional encounter during his master&rsq
Girish Talwar and Debayan Deb on OML, NH7 Weekender, Rebellion and India’s Music Business | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Girish Talwar and Debayan Deb, founder and co-founder of Rebellion Management, for a fascinating conversation about India’s independent music movement, artist management, live events, creator culture, and how entertainment businesses are actually built from the ground up. Girish reflects on his journey from law school and playing ba
Films, Cricket and Midlife Comedy | Aakash Mehta & Kailashnath Koppikar | Cyrus Says
Most people collect degrees to build a career. Kailashnath Koppikar collected an MBBS, an MBA, film-school experience, jobs in cinema and television, ghostwriting work and then decided to start doing open mics.Naturally, Cyrus is offended on behalf of every Indian parent.Kailashnath and Aakash Mehta joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss his journey from medicine to NFDC, film production, television and s
Venom, Cobras and India’s Snakebite Problem | Sumanth Bindhumadhav | Cyrus Says
Why are Indians so afraid of snakes and how much of what we believe is completely wrong? On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha speaks with animal welfare and snake conservation advocate Sumanth Bindhumadhav about snake behaviour, snakebite prevention and the misinformation surrounding reptiles in India. Sumanth explains the difference between venomous and poisonous animals, introduces India
Vaibhav Tatwawadi on The Titan Story, Theatre, Engineering, Marathi Cinema and Hindi Films | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with Vaibhav Tatwawadi for a warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation about theatre, engineering, acting, language, discipline, and the long road to finding success on your own terms. From growing up in Nagpur and choosing Pune over Mumbai, to discovering that badminton gave him applause but theatre gave him purpose, Vaibh
Ronaldo, World Cup Drama & India’s Football Problem | Shamik Chakrabarti | Cyrus Says
Comedian Shamik Chakrabarti joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a chaotic, football-heavy episode packed with World Cup takes, comedy tangents, pop culture jokes, and classic Cyrus-style derailments. The conversation kicks off with Shamik’s UK and Europe comedy tour dates before moving into Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible final World Cup, Messi comparisons, Portugal’s struggles, S
Toxicity, Homeopathy, AI & Living Longer | Dr. Batra | Cyrus Says
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Dr. Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient, homeopathy pioneer, entrepreneur, author, and the man responsible for making tiny white pills a national emotion. Dr. Batra is here to talk about his new book Toxic: Stories, Science and Remedies for a Cleaner Mind, Body and Spirit, but because this is Cyrus Says, the conversation naturally goes fro
Pooja Bhatt on Bigg Boss, Stardom, Sobriety, Family, Comebacks and Life in Cinema | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Pooja Bhatt for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation that moves from their unforgettable Bigg Boss journey to her life in cinema, family, fame, failure, reinvention, and survival. What begins as a nostalgic look back at shared bathroom duties, food fights, sleep deprivation, and the madness of reality TV slowly opens up into
Abbas Momin & Urjita Wani React to Week's Craziest Headlines | Cyrus Says | Cock and Bull
Abbas' Twitter account gets hacked! This week on Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedians Abbas Momin and Urjita Wani to react to some of the week's strangest headlines. The conversation begins with Abbas explaining how his X (Twitter) account was hacked before the gang dives into bizarre stories including a real-life Batman catching criminals in Mexico, the Mirzapur movie announcemen
MTV, Playback Singing & Bollywood Memories | Shaan On Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says. Playback legend Shaan drops by for what was supposed to be a conversation about music, MTV, Bollywood, playback singing, and three decades of surviving the entertainment industry. Instead, Cyrus and the gang spend an alarming amount of time debating whether a crow can be your best friend, whether it's your reincarnated father, and whether pizza is an acceptable bird die
Agu Stanley on Nigeria, India, Hindi, Internet Fame, Relationships & Hustle | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with Agu Stanley for a hilarious, unpredictable, and surprisingly layered conversation about moving from Nigeria to India, learning Hindi in Lucknow, studying pharmacy, content creation, internet fame, cultural identity, and life between two worlds. What starts as a chat about Agu’s name, languages, physique, and viral pres
Mumbai Problems, Football Debates & Comedy | Punit Pania | Kautuk Srivastava | Cyrus Says
This week on Cyrus Says: Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedians Punit Pania and Kautuk Srivastava for an hour of hilarious conversations that go absolutely everywhere. From Mumbai's confusing roads and airport signboards to gym etiquette, civic sense, football fandom, Ronaldo vs Messi, the FIFA World Cup, cricket, politics and everyday Indian habits nothing is off limits. Expect ple
The Real Shalmali Kholgade: Crushes, Creativity, Marriage & Music | Cyrus Says
Shalmali Kholgade joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid conversation about her journey from St. Xavier's College to becoming one of India's most recognized playback singers. They discuss her musical upbringing, early performances, independent music career, songwriting process, fashion design interests, fitness goals, marriage, and the inspiration behind her latest single, "Impression." Packed with humo
Gajraj Rao on Hindi Poetry, Great Ads, Film Craft and Why Light Conversations Matter | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with Gajraj Rao for a witty, free-flowing conversation about acting, directing, advertising, awards, Hindi poetry, cinema history, social messaging in films, and why not taking yourself too seriously may be the biggest survival skill in the industry. The episode moves from Clint Eastwood’s quiet directing style and Bandit Q
Poonam Pandey, World Cup, Trump & The Life of a Touring Comic | Shamik Chakrabarti on Cyrus Says
Comedian Shamik Chakrabarti is back on Cyrus Says, which means any hope of structure disappears immediately. In this episode, Cyrus and Shamik jump from Shah Rukh Khan to Alexander the Great, from Donald Trump and UFC crowds to hair transplants, circumcision, Ben Stokes, football, cricket, World Cups, Kunal Kamra, road renaming, Elon Musk, Poonam Pandey and somehow even Cape Verde. They discuss wh
Rugby Premier League, Women’s Rugby & India’s Olympic Dream | Rahul Bose | Cyrus Says
Actor, filmmaker, sports administrator and Rugby India President Rahul Bose joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and insightful conversation on the future of rugby in India, the Rugby Premier League, women's sport, and India's Olympic ambitions. Rahul shares how the Rugby Premier League is bringing the world's best rugby sevens players to India, why women's rugby could become India's next major spo
Neville Bharucha on Improv Comedy, South Bombay Identity, Ads & Teaching Spontaneity | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of, Cyrus is joined by Neville Bharucha, comedian, improv specialist, teacher, performer, and ad-world creative for a sharp, funny conversation about improv comedy, studying the craft in New York and Chicago, the business of performance, and the strange identity politics of being “too South Bombay.” From formal improv training and teaching spontane
NEET Leak, Cricket Prodigies, Cinema Gossip & Chaos | Cyrus Says ft. Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Pandey
On this episode of Cyrus Says Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by film critics and pop-culture commentators Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Pandey for an episode that somehow starts with Splitsvilla, moves through Hardik Pandya, accents, Bollywood nostalgia, the NEET exam controversy, cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kashmiri Pandit identity, and somehow still finds time for endless roastin
From Bellboy to Broadcast Legend | Mantra on Cyrus Says
Mantra joins Cyrus Broacha for one of the most entertaining and unpredictable episodes of Cyrus Says. From growing up in Indore and discovering Osho at a young age to working at the Taj Hotel, serving international cricket stars, becoming one of India's most iconic radio voices, and building a career across radio, theatre, television and commentary—Mantra shares stories that are funny, surpr
Gitikka Dhar on Anchoring, Acting, Ageism, Motherhood, Menopause & Comebacks | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Gitikka Dhar, one of India’s most seasoned live-event hosts and anchors for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation about anchoring, acting, ageism, motherhood, menopause, spirituality, and surviving the entertainment industry. From her early days in Delhi and landing high-paying anchor gigs to rebuilding her caree
Eye Surgery, Ironman, Superbikes & Building His Own Legacy | Cyres Mehta | Cyrus Says
Dr. Cyres K. Mehta joins Cyrus Broacha for a wide-ranging conversation covering medicine, fitness, racing, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience. One of India's leading ophthalmologists, Dr. Mehta discusses growing up as the son of legendary eye surgeon Dr. Keki Mehta, building an independent practice, and his lifelong passion for excellence outside medicine. The episode explores medical schoo
Ajay Ambekar on Maharashtra Politics, VIP Protocol, Bureaucracy & Election Tamasha | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Ajay Ambekar, an ex-bureaucrat, former PRO to multiple Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, and a man who has worked deep inside the machinery of government, media strategy, culture, and VIP protocol. The conversation moves from how politicians are actually briefed, how media planning works inside government, and what VIP protocol really means,
Sahil Shah on Cockroach Politics, Road Rage & Comedy Culture | Cock & Bull with Cyrus Says
This episode of Cock & Bull gets gloriously chaotic as Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedian Sahil Shah for a wildly funny breakdown of India’s most bizarre headlines and internet moments. From a convicted murderer secretly acting in Bollywood for 12 years, to a man spending 57 days in jail because airport officials mistook garam masala for heroin nothing is normal anymore. Sahil also talk
From Lower Parel Slums to Changing 10,000 Lives | Siddhesh Lokare | Sidiously | Cyrus Says
You know an episode is good when Cyrus slowly stops joking and starts listening properly. Siddhesh Lokare joins Cyrus to talk about growing up in Mumbai, studying beside bathroom lights, crashing lectures for content, paying Taj hotel bills in coins, and eventually travelling across Maharashtra trying to fix schools one village at a time. There are moments in this episode that are hilarious. There
Sufi Motiwala on Fashion Commentary, Cannes, Met Gala, Queer Identity & Internet Fame
Welcome to Cyrus Says In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Sufi Motiwala, one of India’s most viral fashion commentators, for a sharp, funny, and surprisingly personal conversation about fashion criticism, internet fame, Cannes, the Met Gala, queer identity, beauty standards, reality TV drama, and building a voice online. Sufi opens up about leaving home young, navigating family acc
Most Mumbai Conversation Ever Recorded | Aakash Mehta | Cock and Bull | Cyrus Says
Comedian and entrepreneur Aakash Gupta joins the podcast for an absolutely chaotic conversation covering stand-up comedy, Mumbai life, IPL politics, NEET exam leaks, hair transplants, public transport, Indian parenting, comedy clubs, and everything in between. Aakash talks about returning to touring after a break, building Backspace comedy clubs across Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and beyond, and what
From Bharatanatyam to Rock Stardom: Raghu Dixit on Cyrus Says
One broken G-string, one angry Bharatanatyam student, and somehow… Glastonbury. Raghu Dixit walks into Cyrus Says with a guitar and enough stories to make three biopics nervous. From secretly learning guitar in Mysore because a friend called dance “not macho enough,” to borrowing a stranger’s guitar at Glastonbury and holding 3,000 people hostage with just his voice &mdash
Rochelle Pinto on Vogue India, Fashion, Journalism, Weddings, Media & Modern Style | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of, Cyrus is joined by Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, for a wildly entertaining conversation that moves from fashion, weddings, journalism, media, and celebrity culture to bizarre college stories, old-school editing rooms, and what it really takes to shape taste in modern India. Rochelle opens up about her unusual journey, from
India’s Weirdest Habits & Wildest Politics | Punit Pania | Cyrus Says
Comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus for a chaotic and hilarious conversation covering everything from Bengal politics and Vijay’s political rise to Mumbai’s legendary spitting culture and Sindhi stereotypes. The episode dives into political commentary around Mamata Banerjee, BJP expansion, TVK’s rise, governor controversies, and the future of opposition politics in India, all mixed
Masturbation May, Situationships & Indian Families | Paramita Vohra | Cyrus Says
What happens when India finally starts talking honestly about sex? Filmmaker, writer, and Agents of Ishq founder Paramita Vohra joins Cyrus Says for a wildly funny, deeply honest, and unexpectedly emotional conversation around love, shame, desire, relationships, masculinity, loneliness, consent, masturbation, situationships, queer identity, Savita Bhabhi, MeToo, and everything Indian society
Amish Tripathi on AI, Indian History, Creativity, Mythology & the Future of Storytelling
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by bestselling author Amish Tripathi for a fascinating conversation on AI, creativity, Indian history, mythology, storytelling, and the future of ideas. From whether AI can ever truly replace writers to the danger of younger generations using it as a crutch, Amish breaks down the opportunities and risks of this rapidly changing world. The epi
Vijay’s Political Rise, Bengal Shock & Bollywood Chaos | Ft. Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Panda | Cock and Bull
Cyrus Broacha is joined by Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Panda from the Popcorn Hour podcast for an absolutely chaotic, hilarious and surprisingly sharp conversation covering politics, Bollywood, IPL controversies, internet culture and zombie films. The trio dives into the Bengal election shocker, Vijay’s massive political breakthrough with TVK in Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi’s public im
Reality Shows, Hustle & Staying Real | Mr. Faisu AKA Faisal Shaikh | Cyrus Says
In this candid and inspiring conversation, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, one of India’s biggest digital creators with over 34 million followers.Faisu shares his journey from growing up in a modest background in Mumbai to becoming a social media sensation. He talks about survival mindset, early struggles, and how he started creating content with his
Aditya Kripalani on ‘Mein Actor Nahi Hoon’, Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Making Cinema Against the Odds
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus is joined by artist and filmmaker Aditya Kripalani, who drops by to talk about his new film ‘Mein Actor Nahi Hoon’, releasing in theatres on 8th May. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Singh, and its concept is as wild as it is ambitious, shot live across two countries, with the actors performing in real time over video call.
Showed Him My Best Clips and his reaction shocked me | Mikhaail Broacha | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this special episode, Cyrus Broacha is joined by his son Mikhaail Broacha for a hilarious reaction session to some of the most memorable moments from the show. From Bollywood stars like Anupam Kher, Shruti Haasan, Ali Fazal, Jamie Lever to cricket legends like Muttiah Muralitharan and Makaya Ntini, the episode revisits iconic clips but with a twist. Mikhaail, who op
Parsi Identity Explained: Law, Gender & Controversy | Cyrus Says | Prochy Mehta & Sanaya Dalal, Sanaya Mehta Vyas
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Prochy Mehta, Sanaya Dalal, and Sanaya Mehta Vyas for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, law, and gender within the Parsi community. At the heart of the discussion is a critical question: Who gets to be called a Parsi? The episode explores how historical laws and their modern-day interpretations have created a divide—especi
Priyanka Bose on Nirbhaya, Lion, The Wheel of Time, Struggle & Motherhood
Welcome to Cyrus Says !In this episode, Cyrus is joined by actor and model Priyanka Bose for a sharp, funny, and deeply honest chat about her journey from Delhi to Mumbai, discovering performance through dance and theatre, struggling through auditions, and building a career on her own terms. From her early years in the arts to finding her footing in films, international projects, and powerful stag
Reservations, IPL & Adulting | Shreyas Manohar | Cyrus Says
What happens when an Ivy League graduate with a $200,000 degree, chooses stand-up comedy over a high-paying corporate job?In this hilarious and brutally honest episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha grills Shreyas about privilege, passion, and the absurd economics of comedy. From pretending to be broke in Bandra to having a family that owns 48 restaurants worldwide, this episode is a masterclas
India's Top Brain Surgeon Admits What No Doctor Ever Will | Dr. Mazda Turel | Cyrus Says
What happens when one of India’s leading neurosurgeons sits down with Cyrus Says? You get a conversation that swings between life, death, absurd humor, and unbelievable real-life stories. Dr. Mazda Turel, brain & spine surgeon, author of Bheja Fry, and someone who has seen the full spectrum of human emotion, shares stories that are equal parts fascinating and bizarre. From patients
Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor on Theatre, Friendship & ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor, who reunite to talk about their new film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, a murder mystery directed by Rajat with Vinay in the lead. The conversation moves from the film’s unusual premise to their long creative bond built through theatre, films, and years of friendship. The episode also dips
Samay Raina, Ranveer & Everything Wrong With India ft. Punit Pania
What happens when you put two guys with too many opinions and not enough filters in a room together? You get this episode. Cyrus is joined by comedian and corporate escapee Punit Pania, and from the jump, absolutely nothing is off-limits. Mumbai's train chaos, automatic doors that'll cook you alive, India's walkability crisis, and Puneet's bold 19-trains-instead-of-20 economic theory. Then things
Angad Bedi on IPL, Bishan Singh Bedi and Why Test Cricket Is in Trouble | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Angad Bedi who is an actor, athlete, former cricketer, and son of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for a cricket-packed conversation full of stories, opinions, and nostalgia. From growing up around one of India’s sharpest cricketing minds to discussing his own cricket journey, Angad brings a perspective that’s deeply person
Ridhi Dogra on Mumbai, TV, Reality Shows, Asur, Jawan & Finding Freedom | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus chats with actor Riddhi Dogra about a journey she never really planned for. She came to Mumbai for freedom, studies, and a career in media, that means everything but not acting. But she ended up building a successful path across television, reality shows, OTT, and films. From Zoom TV and early acting breaks to ‘The 50’, ‘Khatron Ke Khi
Shantanu Anam on Ramayan, IPL & Internet Chaos | Cock and Bull | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cyrus Says Cock & Bull, Cyrus hangs out with comedian, writer, and improviser Shantanu Anam… and things spiral almost immediately. They jump from Shantanu’s upcoming zombie comedy film Indian Institute of Zombies to completely unfiltered takes on IPL, Bollywood, Ramayan adaptations, internet outrage, and why nothing in India can ever stay
Aayush Sharma on Acting Dreams, Arpita, Salman Khan & Surviving Mumbai | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode Cyrus is joined by Aayush Sharma. He opens up like never before, about coming to Mumbai with zero acting background, surviving on limited money, getting rejected, chasing auditions, and holding on to the dream of becoming an actor. From his father’s brutally honest reality checks to his love story with Arpita Khan and the generous support he found from
Rahul Subramanian: Comedy’s Most Unpredictable Mind | Cyrus Says
Can a stand-up joke actually get you death threats? Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus Broacha hangs out with Rahul Subramanian and what starts as a conversation about his stand-up special quickly spirals into absolute chaos. They jump from Rahul’s journey from engineering and TCS to comedy, the madness behind his special “Who Are You”, and the bizarre (and slightly sc
Ryan Gosling Didn’t See This Coming! | IMAX Battle Explained | Abbas Momin | Cock and Bull
Abbas Momin is back, and Cyrus wastes absolutely no time, fat shaming him within the first 40 seconds. Classic. It's also Abbas's 38th birthday, which he's celebrating the way all single men approaching 40 do: a movie with two friends and zero romance prospects. We're basically his therapy session at this point. This week we tackle the big stuff, RCB selling for ₹16,000 crore (Vijay Mallya is some
Drones, Spies & World War Fears?! | Dr. Sanket Kulkarni | Defence Analyst
Is modern war basically a video game now? Welcome to Cyrus Says! Cyrus hangs out with Dr. Sanket Kulkarni and quickly dives into drones, geopolitics, and the chaos of modern warfare. From Iran vs Israel to spy agencies and India’s global position, this one covers a lot and then some. It’s sharp, slightly confusing, and very real, with just enough humour to survive the topic. This
Bollywood, Pro Panja League & Pure Chaos ft. Parvin Dabbas | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus Broacha hangs out with actor, producer, and pro Panja evangelist Parvin Dabbas… and what starts as a normal conversation quickly turns into a deep dive into Bollywood chaos, sports leagues, and the strange art of surviving the entertainment industry. They jump from Parvin’s acting journey and behind-the-scenes Bollywood stories to building
Bollywood, Propaganda & Box Office Madness | Shamik Chakrabarti | Cock and Bull
What happens when Cyrus Broacha sits down with Shamik Chakrabarti? Zero structure. Maximum chaos. In this episode of Cock & Bull, things spiral (fast) from stand-up comedy to Bollywood propaganda, box office logic, internet algorithms, and everything in between. One minute it’s comedy insights, the next it’s cricket, politics, or a completely random tangent that somehow still makes
Adi Shankar on Anime, Hollywood and Devil May Cry
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by producer, writer and showrunner Adi Shankar for a conversation that goes from Kolkata to Hollywood, anime, identity, accents, and the future of animation. Adi talks about growing up across countries, how constantly moving shaped the way he sees people and storytelling, and how he went from a credit card job to building a career in film and animatio
Swanand Kirkire on Lyrics, Acting, NSD & Band Wale
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Swanand Kirkire - writer, lyricist, singer, actor, National Award winner, and basically one of those people who seem to be good at everything. They talk about his journey from Indore to NSD to Mumbai, the early struggle years, writing for film and theatre, working with people like Sudhir Mishra, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani, and
The One Where Dad Gets Roasted | Cock & Bull | ft. Mikhaail Broacha
Welcome to Cyrus Says! This Cock & Bull episode turns into a full-blown father vs son situation as Mikhaail Broacha joins Cyrus and immediately starts challenging him on everything. There’s gym arguments, random tech unboxing, unsolicited life advice, and just enough roasting to make this feel less like a podcast and more like something that should’ve stayed at home. Cyrus tries to
The story behind ‘Tanvi the great’ | ft.Anupam Kher & Shubhangi Dutt
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Anupam Kher and debut actor Shubhangi Dutt to talk about ‘Tanvi The Great', a film directed by Anupam Kher and inspired by his real-life niece, Tanvi, who is autistic. They talk about how Shubhangi was discovered for the lead role, how she prepared for the part, and why this story means so much to Anupam Kher. The conversation also g
The Secret to Aging Well | Jonty Rhodes & Dr Marcus Ranney
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Jonty Rhodes and Dr. Marcus Ranney for a lively chat about fitness, aging well, recovery, stress, and building healthy habits that actually last.They talk about staying active as life changes, the link between body and mind, why community matters in fitness, and how small daily choices can make a big difference over time
Cine5 Meets Cock & Bull | Ft. Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cyrus Says Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma, the hosts of Cine5, and the conversation goes completely off track almost immediately. What starts with Mumbai cab prices and the pain of getting across the city quickly turns into a full-blown spiral through Bollywood, cricket, AI, actors, awkward sets, strange ind
Devraj Sanyal on Music Business, Streaming, Artists & Bollywood
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Devraj Sanyal - Chairman & CEO India and South Asia, Universal Music Group and one of the most influential figures in the global music industry. But before running one of the biggest music companies in the world, Devraj was the frontman of the legendary Indian heavy metal band Brahma that dominated the Indian rock scene in
Why Classical Music Shouldn’t Be Elite ft. TM Krishna
Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna joins Cyrus Broacha for a fascinating conversation about music, culture, and breaking traditions. Known for challenging the conventions of classical music, TM Krishna explains why Carnatic music should not be limited to elite spaces — and why art must constantly evolve. In this episode we discuss: What Carnatic music really is Why classical music often feels
Iran, Israel & The Internet’s Worst Takes | Ft Punit Pania
Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedian Punit Pania and the conversation goes off the rails almost immediately. They jump from Mumbai local train behaviour and people blasting reels in public to fake AI videos, global news confusion. It’s messy, opinionated, and constantly going off on random tangents which is exactly how Cock & Bull
From TV Superstar to Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy | Rahul Bhat
Rahul Bhat joins Cyrus Broacha to talk about his unpredictable journey — from accidental modelling at 19 to overnight TV superstardom, a major film flop, and then disappearing for nearly 9 years. In this candid conversation, Rahul opens up about: Winning Mr India “by mistake” Hina’s record-breaking TRPs His first big film failing The depression that followed Why h
How did Realme succeed? Former CEO Madhav Sheth tells all!
From selling recharge coupons in Mumbai to building a ₹40,000 crore brand — Madhav Sheth shares the real story behind Realme and India’s tech revolution. In this explosive episode, we discuss: Why India has no global electronics brand How China built $500B export ecosystems The future of zero-labour robotic factories Why marketing budgets are overrated How Realme disrupted of
Indian Men Are Too Much Work? | Ft Kaneez Surka
Kaneez Surka is back in India and within minutes this episode turns into absolute Cock & Bull chaos. We start with her “Foreign Returns” tour and somehow end up debating marriage, men being “too much work,” NRIs with identity confusion, and whether Vikhroli was secretly named after Virat Kohli. (It wasn’t. We think.) Somewhere in between, we spiral into:– A
Jugalbandi ft. Hariharan & Cyrus
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