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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 a much bigger conversation about what it really means to endure pressure in public and still keep your sense of self.
Pooja speaks with rare honesty about growing up in the Bhatt household, being pushed into acting at 17, saying no to Aashiqui, finding her own path with films like 'Daddy', 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin', 'Tamanna', and 'Zakhm', and eventually stepping away from acting for over two decades before making a comeback on her own terms. She also opens up about ageing, menopause, addiction, sobriety, showbiz, marriage, tattoos, survival, and why stardom was never the goal, but substance always was.
This is a warm, unfiltered, and surprisingly moving episode about resilience, reinvention, and not taking yourself too seriously while living through extraordinary chapters of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 announcement, football, Shah Rukh Khan's kindness, viral courtroom moments, award certificate spelling mistakes, Malayalam cinema and much more.
Expect plenty of tangents, roasting, pop culture references and classic Cock & Bull banter.
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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 diet.
Once everyone (sort of) regains composure, Shaan takes us through the golden age of MTV, the birth of Indipop, how Shantanu Mukherjee mysteriously became Shaan, unforgettable stories about Biddu, Bappi Lahiri, Sonu Nigam, touring across India, music royalties, mimicry, and why being famous doesn't stop random people from requesting the same song you literally just sang.
Expect nostalgia, absolute nonsense, music history, inside Bollywood stories, terrible jokes that somehow get worse with age (much like Cyrus), and two old friends reminding each other why the 90s should never have been documented.
Featuring:
🎙️ Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) – Playback singer, television host, composer and one of India's most loved voices.Warning: No crows were harmed during this recording.
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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 presence quickly turns into a wild ride through Nigerian politics, Indian racism, Gurgaon relationships, arranged marriage pressure, Bollywood ads, basketball, boxing, nightlife, and why surviving in India and Nigeria both require serious hustle.The episode also explores Agu’s rise from pharmacy student to multilingual creator to actor, with stories about Lucknow, hostel life, a major breakup, learning Hindi through friendship, doing ads with stars, moving into films, and navigating the absurdity of public attention. With Cyrus constantly derailing the conversation into sports, culture, class, race, and relationships, this becomes a funny but revealing episode about identity, ambition, and what it means to belong in more than one place at once.
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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 plenty of jokes, wild observations and classic Cock & Bull banter as the trio turn everyday situations into comedy.
If you enjoy unscripted conversations, stand-up comics and topical humour, this episode is for you.
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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 humor, stories and unexpected detours, this episode offers a deeper look at the artist behind the voice.
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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 Queen memories to ad filmmaking, podcasting, Kavi Sammelan, and the strange beauty of keeping conversations light while still saying something meaningful.
The chat also dives into Gajraj Rao’s award-winning ad work, especially Band Baaja Bitiya, a socially relevant campaign around domestic violence, dowry pressure, and families telling daughters to “adjust” instead of bringing them home. From film trivia and humor to craft, ageing, poetry, and the current entertainment landscape, this is a classic Cyrus-Gajraj episode: sharp, funny, warm, and unexpectedly thoughtful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 why Trump may be impossible to parody, why older audiences laugh harder at death jokes, why comedians keep touring despite terrible travel schedules, and whether India is a country... or a culture.
There's also a passionate debate about ZEE's World Cup tagline, the economics of stand-up comedy, and Cyrus once again proving that he goes to sleep before most people have dinner.
No agenda. No conclusions. Just two comics following every tangent available.
Follow:
Cyrus Broacha: @cyrus_broacha Shamik Chakrabarti: @shamikchakrabarti#CyrusSays #ShamikChakrabarti #StandUpComedy #IndianComedy #Podcast
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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 sporting success story, and how Indian athletes from rural and tribal communities are transforming their lives through sport.
The conversation also explores Rahul's acting career, upcoming films, unforgettable rugby stories, growing up in Indian sport, and the now-legendary Bengali director impressions that Cyrus fans love.
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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 spontaneity to corporate workshops, ads, and comedy culture in India, Neville breaks down why improv is more than just performance, it’s listening, reacting, collaboration, and thinking on your feet.The conversation also veers into Parsi networks, Mumbai travel, paddle, stand-up vs improv audiences, the economics of comedy, and how humor works in real life versus on stage. With Cyrus constantly interrupting, joking, and pulling the conversation into unexpected places, the episode becomes a chaotic and entertaining look at comedy, class, craft, and modern Mumbai identity.
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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 roasting.
The trio discuss the NEET paper leak controversy, accountability in public institutions, India's obsession with celebrity culture, influencer fame, Indian Idol contestants, Bollywood throwbacks like Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Koi Mil Gaya, and the strange realities of modern Indian life.
Expect trademark Cock & Bull chaos, hilarious tangents, accidental political commentary, stories from weddings, film school insights, and some of the funniest guest chemistry we've seen on the show in a while.
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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, surprising and deeply human.
The conversation covers Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, cricket culture, hotel industry adventures, mimicry, spirituality, Osho, radio broadcasting, theatre and life lessons from decades in entertainment.
Expect hilarious detours, cricket nostalgia, celebrity encounters, behind-the-scenes stories and classic Cyrus-Mantra chemistry.
Guest: Mantra (Purushottam/Puranjit Dasgupta "Mantra") – Radio Host, Actor, Voice Artist, Theatre Performer
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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 career after motherhood, Gitikka opens up about the emotional and professional realities of staying relevant in a youth-obsessed industry.The episode also dives into her journey into acting, working with Aamir Khan, sharing screen space with Ranveer Singh, navigating rejection and comeback phases, and why experience, presence, and self-belief still matter more than industry labels. With Cyrus in full chaotic form, the conversation swings from Ozempic and parking rage to Bollywood crushes, casting, live hosting, and personal growth.
Honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, this is Gitikka Dhar like you’ve rarely heard her before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 school, bodybuilding, arm wrestling, competitive shooting, Ironman cycling, motorcycle racing, and the evolution of modern eye surgery including LASIK and SMILE procedures.
A fascinating look at a life driven by curiosity, discipline, and relentless self-improvement.
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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, to the strange, funny, and revealing realities of Indian bureaucracy.
The episode also dives into Ajay Ambekar’s new board game, Election Tamasha, a politically incorrect, satire-driven game based on Indian elections, dirty politics, factions, corruption, and the absurdity of power. Along the way, the two discuss board-game culture in India, election symbols, VIP convoys, ministers, protocol, and why politics is far messier, smarter, and more human than most people assume.
Funny, sharp, and packed with insider insight, this is a must-watch for anyone curious about Indian politics and how the system really works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 talks about his new YouTube panel show Unpopular Opinions, comedy culture in India, late-night stand-up gigs, internet outrage, masculinity, nail polish debates, Mumbai traffic, political satire, and why road rage in Mumbai is mostly just performance art.
The duo also dive into:
The viral “Cockroach Janta Party” Ram Charan confusing Jasprit Bumrah for a footballer Mumbai Indians jokes in front of Nita Ambani Why comedians are basically freelancers with emotional damage The “Melodi” meme and Indian internet cultureFeaturing pure improv chaos, absurd tangents, and classic Cyrus-Sahil ener
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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 are moments that are genuinely heartbreaking. And then there are moments where Cyrus completely derails the conversation for absolutely no reason.
So basically: perfect Cyrus Says episode.
Also fair warning: After this episode you may suddenly feel guilty about complaining about Mumbai traffic.
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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 acceptance, creating a bold online persona, and turning his passion for fashion into a career that now places him at the center of India’s digital style conversation. The episode also dives into Anna Wintour, Karan Johar, Met Gala looks, influencer culture, Traitors drama, trolling, hairline insecurity, and what it really takes to stand out in fashion media today.
Smart, chaotic, candid, and deeply entertaining, this is Sufi at full power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 it takes to survive as a comic in India today. The episode spirals into hilarious discussions around IPL captaincy drama, politics, exam scams, public infrastructure, marriage, balding, startup culture, and the strange realities of modern Indian life.
Expect classic unfiltered banter, dark humour, absurd observations, and surprisingly sharp commentary on India’s systems and society.
Topics include:
Aakash Gupta’s comedy comeback Building Backspace comedy venues NEET paper leak controversy IPL captaincy & Mumbai Indians drama Hair transplants and male insecurity Mumbai vs Delhi culture Indian weddings, parenting & relationships Public transport and political privilege Comedy industry realitiesFollow Aakash Gupta: @kuchbhiaakash
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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 — this episode has everything.
Cyrus and Raghu dive into Amma, the deeply personal song Raghu wrote after realizing he’d thanked everyone in life except his mother. But somewhere between rasam rice, Radio City jingles, Brian Adams concerts, Belgium miracles, and spiritual therapists handing him imaginary Grammys… this becomes a conversation about purpose, depression, survival, and why music still matters.
Also featuring:
Why Raghu almost became a scientist The accidental Bharatanatyam career Vishal-Shekhar discovering him at Zenzi Mental health, therapy & Glass Onion Why he sings in multiple languages live The greatest chai-bun success story ever toldFollow Raghu Dixit: @theraghudixitproject
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