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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.
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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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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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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 being a child RJ in Goa and a teenage journalist, to interviewing gangsters, surviving the brutal discipline of old-school newsrooms, writing sharp fashion commentary, and eventually rising through the ranks to lead editorial content at Vogue India. The episode also dives into the Vogue Wedding Atelier, the Met Gala, celebrity style, print vs digital media, and why fashion should be bold, fun, and never boring.
Funny, fast, and packed with personality, this is a terrific episode on media, style, and storytelling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 with classic Cyrus banter and Punit’s dry humour.
They also discuss Mumbai’s civic sense problem, why Indians spit everywhere, littering culture, local trains, stand-up comedy touring life, language loss among Sindhis, papad stereotypes, and bizarre marriage/ferris wheel hypotheticals.
Expect sharp political satire, observational comedy, and absolute nonsense in equal measure.
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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 still struggles to say out loud.
From “Masturbation May” to public toilet cruising stories, from awkward sex education in Indian schools to why men are emotionally repressed, this episode swings between hilarious chaos and sharp social commentary every few minutes.
The conversation also dives into Paramita’s new book Love, Sex and India, featuring real stories from Indians navigating intimacy, marriage, friendship, pleasure, trauma, secrecy, and vulnerability.
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Brutally honest takes on Indian sexuality Why shame creates bad relationships The truth about “situationships” Why Indian men struggle with vulnerability Queer desire & hidden sexual cultures MeToo, consent & workplace power dynamics Masturbation poetry (yes really)Featuring:
Paramita Vohra - filmmaker, writer, founder of Agents of Ishq
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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 episode also dives into how Indian history has been misunderstood and under-taught, why our civilizational memory matters, how the British shaped historical narratives, and why ancient India’s achievements in trade, knowledge, and seafaring deserve far more attention.
Also, Amish opens up about his podcast, his work in gaming, and the ambitious worlds he’s now building beyond books.
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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 image, IPL “girlfriend culture,” Virat Kohli fandom, and why Bollywood podcasts often struggle to stay honest. Along the way, they also discuss Popcorn Hour’s rise as a Bollywood movie discussion show and Shantanu’s upcoming zombie comedy film Indian Institute of Zombies.
Expect conversations about:
Bengal election results & TMC defeat Vijay and TVK’s political entry Bollywood industry realities IPL controversies and Vibhas Suryavanshi debate Stand-up comedy, internet outrage & podcast culture Indian Institute of Zombies movie Why Indian podcasts work best when unfilteredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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