Cyrus Says

In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor Neil Bhoopalam joins Cyrus for a witty and insightful conversation about his latest theatre project and his quirky personal passions. Neil talks about his role in 'The Horse', a Roman political satire presented by Aadyam Theatre and directed by Sunil Shanbhag, where he plays Silanus opposite Caligula—the emperor infamous for making his horse a senator. Th...

Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta joins Cyrus to share raw, hilarious, and eye-opening stories from his decades in cinema. From being a teenage AD on Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah, to witnessing the chaos of Dharmendra’s larger-than-life shoots, to working with stars like Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham - Gupta opens up about the madness, egos, and jugaad that shaped his career. He talks about the...

Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari join Cyrus to talk about their brand-new film Love in Vietnam — Bollywood’s * first-ever Indo-Vietnam co-production ! 🇮🇳🇻🇳 From shooting in Vietnam’s breathtaking locations , to working with legends like Raj Babbar & Farida Jalal , to their intense and intimate scenes together — nothing is off-limits in this fun, chaotic episode of Cy...

Cyrus Says went LIVE at antiSOCIAL Mumbai — and it was absolute chaos! With comedians Sahil Shah & Zervaan Bunshah joining Cyrus on stage, nothing was off limits: Politics, Vote chori, Virat Kohli prank calls, Messi vs Ronaldo, Putin’s poop rumours, Donald Trump conspiracies, Mumbai bridge disasters — and of course, a very loud LIVE audience! This was the wildest Cock & B...

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Arjun Sen - author, artist, and most importantly, a cancer winner. From his early days at IIT Kharagpur to building food brands like Einstein Bros. Bagels and Papa John’s, Arjun shares the rollercoaster of his career in the US corporate world. He opens up about the life-changing moment when illness forced him to reimagine success, leading him...

Vipin Sharma — NSD alumnus, editor-turned-actor, and the man behind memorable scenes in Taare Zameen Par, Gangs of Wasseypur and Raman Raghav — sits down with Cyrus to tell the true story of leaving acting, retraining abroad, and the audition that changed everything. In this episode Vipin talks about: Growing up in Delhi and the moment he realised he wanted to be on screen. NSD, his &l...

Abbas is back on the AMA and it’s gloriously unhinged: from co-parenting a cat after a breakup to an Indigo co-pilot’s loo fiasco, Dream11’s exit, Priyadarshan’s “100 and out?”, Pujara’s retirement, and whether Messi is actually coming to India. Plus: Supreme Court vs dogs, mallu-spotting hacks, and more Mumbai monsoon misery. What’s inside (highligh...

In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Cyrus Says , Cyrus Broacha sits down with one of India’s sharpest comedic voices - Anuvab Pal . From the absurdities of everyday Indian life to the quirks of colonial hangovers, Anuvab brings his trademark wit and satire to the table. The conversation wanders through history, stand-up, movies, international tours, culture clashes, and even t...

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...