Cyrus Says

In this episode, Cyrus sits down with actor Akshay Oberoi for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Akshay opens up about growing up in New Jersey, his desi upbringing, and the identity crisis that came with it. He shares how he went from studying Economics & Theatre at Johns Hopkins , landing a job at Goldman Sachs , and then quitting it all to chase his acting dreams. From training a...

What happens when a mentalist enters the Cyrus Says studio? Pure chaos, laughs & jaw-dropping mind games! Karan Chauhan – comedian, magician & master mentalist – sits down with Cyrus to talk about his journey from vanishing coins in school to headlining corporate shows. But that’s not all… He blows Cyrus’ mind by: ✨ Guessing the name of Cyrus’ first cr...

RJ Malishka, the voice of Mumbai, joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says! Celebrating 20 years at Red FM, Malishka talks about her iconic journey in radio, the viral BMC monsoon song, her behind-the-scenes stories with Vidya Balan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and what keeps her going after two decades on-air. From hosting with Cyrus in Japan to being called “Mumbai Ki Rani”, Malishka br...

Welcome to Cyrus Says! Bollywood star Amyra Dastur joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud chat about movies, Parsis, and the quirks of South Bombay life. From her early modelling days and awkward auditions, Amyra opens up about the chaos, charm, and comedy of her career. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Amyra reveals: How a SoBo schoolgirl made it to Bollywood & beyond Why...

Cyrus chats with Sachin Bangera, VP – Celebrity & PR at PETA India, about what actually moves the needle for animals: rescuing elephants from circuses, ending cruel practices, using celebrity influence the right way, and why “adopt, don’t shop” matters. They swap stories about sanctuary life, policy nudges, teaching compassion (start with a plant!), and the simple step...

Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Bala also opens up about...

In this episode of Cyrus Says , Cyrus sits down with the ever-versatile  Rajesh Tailang for a candid and laugh-filled conversation. Fresh off the release of his brand-new comedy-drama series Bakaiti  Rajesh opens up about the heart of the show—set in Ghaziabad, steeped in middle-class chaos, and brimming with relatable family moments. We dive into his on-screen reunion with Sheeba...

In this wild AMA episode comedian  @urjitawani.  returns to Cyrus Says—this time with a brand-new surname and a head full of stories. In this candid and hilarious AMA episode, Urjita chats with Cyrus about her recent wedding, including the curious case of why Cyrus wasn’t invited (hint: her husband had some guest-list rules) and how she boldly sent an invite to none other tha...

🎬 Kayoze Irani joins Cyrus Broacha in this laugh-packed, heartfelt episode of Cyrus Says, where he opens up about his journey from being Boman Irani’s son to becoming a full-fledged Bollywood director. Fresh off the success of his debut feature film Sarzameen, Kayoze shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, intense personal challenges, and moving revelations about working with some of th...

🎙 Actor Priyanshu Painyuli joins **Cyrus Broacha** for a laugh-packed, brutally honest episode of *Cyrus Says*. From endless auditions in Aram Nagar to playing a villain in Netflix's *Extraction* and becoming a meme machine with *Mirzapur*, Priyanshu shares the ups and downs of an actor’s journey — with hilarious anecdotes, inspiring stories, and Bollywood insider gossip. 📌 What&rsquo...

On the newest episode of Cyrus Says, comedian and viral content creator Sahil Gupta joins Cyrus Broacha for a no-holds-barred conversation on corporate culture, Instagram comedy, and the chaos of navigating a double life between tech jobs and social media fame. Known for his handle @‌sahil_the9to5, Sahil shares how a strict, overprotective childhood and school bullying shaped his creative jou...

Welcome to Cyrus Says! Before Monica O My Darling hit Netflix, before Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota became a TIFF cult film, and before Vicky Kaushal became VICKY KAUSHAL — there was Vasan Bala, shooting indie films on the streets of Mumbai with zero budget and maximum madness. In this episode of Cyrus Says, filmmaker Vasan Bala dives deep into his chaotic journey — from assisting Anurag Kash...

Legendary filmmaker Muzaffar Ali joins Cyrus Says for a deeply nostalgic and insightful conversation around the re-release of his classic film Umrao Jaan – digitally restored 44 years after its original release. In this episode, Muzaffar Ali opens up about: The painstaking process of restoring Umrao Jaan , supported by the Government of India’s heritage mission. Why Rekha was “a...

🚨 This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the ever-hilarious Antariksh Takkar for a no-holds-barred AMA episode—and it’s pure chaos in the best way possible! 🎙️ 🔥 We kick things off with the Coldplay concert scandal that’s breaking the internet — an astronomer CEO and HR chief caught cuddling on the Kiss Cam (hello, Andy Byron & Kristin Cabot 👀). We ask the big q...

Join us for a fun and insightful episode of Cyrus Says featuring Scherezade Shroff—aka Sherry Shroff—one of India’s pioneering content creators. In this engaging conversation, Sherry opens up about her journey from being a model to becoming one of the country’s earliest YouTubers, back when shooting on a webcam and uploading videos was still a novel idea. She takes us throu...

Theatre ka Devta is in the house!  In this wildly entertaining and unfiltered episode, Cyrus Broacha is joined by actor, writer, director and theatre legend Makarand Deshpande. From working in the TV show Circus with Shah Rukh Khan to doing plays in Sanskrit, to voicing gangster films like Company, to making his Hollywood Debut in Monkey Man and playing Albert Einstein for kids, Mac shares hi...

This week on Cyrus Says AMA, Cyrus is joined by writer, screenwriter, and ex-MTV producer Vrushali Samant for an absolutely unfiltered, nostalgic, and gloriously off-the-rails conversation. Together, they take on a fresh batch of ridiculous (and sometimes suspiciously deep) questions from our listeners — covering everything from international politics to Mumbai’s monsoon potholes. What...

🎬 This week on Cyrus Says , acclaimed filmmaker Mohit Suri joins Cyrus to talk about his upcoming romantic drama Saiyaara . From his early days hustling scripts, to casting fresh faces and collaborating with YRF, Mohit shares the heartfelt and often hilarious journey of bringing a pure love story to life in today’s action-heavy cinema landscape. 💬 Mohit opens up about being a hopeless roma...

American dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb joins Cyrus Says and drops bomb after bomb — from working with Tom Cruise on Tropic Thunder, pitching Britney Spears (but choosing JLo), and the time Tobey Maguire fired her! She also reflects on her whirlwind life: from dancing on Glee and So You Think You Can Dance, to shifting to India, doing Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, starring in ABCD, and becoming a...

Cyrus and Shreyas Manohar return for a chaotic yet insightful episode covering everything from iconic restaurants to superhero hypotheticals. They begin with the news about Jimmy Boy , the beloved Parsi eatery forced to shut down just before its 100th year—only for Shreyas to clarify that the legacy continues across Mumbai in the form of takeaways and pop-ups. The episode also ventures into...

In this powerful episode of Cyrus Says, journalist and author Rudraneil Sengupta joins Cyrus to talk about his deeply researched book The Beast Within, which explores the raw, real world of Indian wrestling and the socio-cultural landscape that surrounds it. From the akhadas of Haryana to the rise of female wrestlers like the Phogats, Rudraneil shares what it was like to witness a society where wo...

In this deeply honest and entertaining episode of Cyrus Says, veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi returns to the studio — not just as a performer, but as a storyteller, stand-up comic, and motivator. He opens up about how fear shaped his life, how language and theatre gave him wings, and how he's embraced reinvention in every season of his journey. Cyrus and Ashish dive into everything — fr...

In this hilarious and candid episode of  Cyrus Says , Cyrus Broacha chats with stand-up comedian  Siddhartha Shetty , blending sharp comedy with relatable life stories. The conversation dives into Sid’s rise as a comedian while balancing a full-time corporate job in construction equipment sales, and how he keeps his natural Mumbai charm on stage. From  BMC bridge rants  a...

In this action-packed episode of Cyrus Says , filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia takes us through his incredible journey — from the chaos of managing 10,000 extras on the set of Lagaan to leaving Aamir Khan behind as the production bus drove off in Bhuj. Apoorva opens up about how he brought Hollywood-style discipline to Bollywood, sharing hilarious and intense moments from the shoot. He also recounts...

In this fun-packed episode of Cyrus Says , Cyrus Broacha chats with Shaarang Shringarpure — a fund manager by day and a brilliant mimicry artist by passion! Watch as Shaarang recreates legendary cricket commentaries, from Tony Greig to MS Dhoni, and reflects on his journey balancing finance with millions of fans who love his impressions. From Sachin’s Desert Storm memories to Rohit Sha...