Cyrus Says

56:04

Honey Singh vs Badshah, Awarapan & Podcast Culture...

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2026/08/21

On this episode of Cyrus Says: Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Shantanu Anam for a characteristically unfiltered conversation that moves from male grooming and home haircuts to Bollywood, Indian podcast culture, music rivalries and everything in between. Shantanu explains the surprisingly elaborate grooming routine he gets at home, before the conversation spirals into impressions of Ranveer Allahbadia and Raj Shamani, the strange language of hustle culture, and what exactly the Cyrus

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62:38

Ethical Hacking, Online Scams & the Hacker Mindset |...

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2026/08/19

Cybersecurity expert, author and IIT Kharagpur graduate Amit Dubey joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a hilarious and fascinating conversation about hacking, cybercrime, online scams and the mindset of young hackers. Amit takes us back to his IIT days, when an experiment involving a cloned Yahoo login page got him barred from the computer lab, before a professor recognised his skills and introduced him to ethical hacking and network security. The conversation moves from legendary hackers and

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62:08

Sikandar Kher on Monkey Man, Ikkis, Abhishek Bachchan...

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2026/08/17

Welcome to Cyrus Says!On this episode of Cyrus Says, Sikandar Kher joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about films, family, golf, friendships and his journey through the entertainment industry.Sikandar talks about his recent run of projects, including Monkey Man, Citadel, Ikkis, Glory and his upcoming work. He recalls getting the rare opportunity to drive a T-72 tank while shooting Ikkis, discusses working internationally and shares why he jumped at the chance to work

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74:42

Varun Thakur on Comedy, Cricket & Everyday Chaos |...

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2026/08/14

Varun Thakur joins Cyrus Broacha onCyrus Saysfor a freewheeling conversation packed with comedy, everyday absurdities, Mumbai-style chaos and plenty of unexpected detours. From the very beginning, Cyrus and Varun bounce between stories, jokes and observations with almost no regard for staying on topic. One particularly memorable tangent involves living 17 floors up, a lift that refuses to cooperate and the awkward economics of ordering food when the delivery person has to make the climb. The

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69:27

Amit Bhatt on India’s EV Future, Traffic & Pollution...

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2026/08/12

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 range and charging anxiety are justified, why housing societies need to rethink charging infrastructure,

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49:41

Poonam Pandey on Controversy, the 2011 World Cup...

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2026/08/10

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 reflects on how different her real journey has been from the image people associate with her, and says

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61:50

Comedy, Marriage, Politics and Growing Older | Aakash...

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2026/08/07

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, including English-language comedy shows in Norway, and meeting fans who have followed his work across cities

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57:09

Gopal Datt on Theatre Chaos, Pehla Pehla and 17 Years...

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2026/08/05

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. The conversation also returns to Gopal and Cyrus’s long association on The Week That

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57:30

Tusharr Kumar & Preranaa Khatri on OML, India’s...

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2026/08/03

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 and their manager matters so much. They also talk about the rise of Indian stand-up comedy, OML’s

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54:30

Punit Pania Returns for Trains, Politics and Peak...

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2026/07/31

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. Cyrus and Punit discuss the importance of dissent, media coverage of protests, political communication,

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63:47

Shailendra Singh’s Wildest Stories: Bollywood, Books,...

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2026/07/29

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 then drifts into cricketainment, Lalit Modi, self-help, Bollywood and the urgent question of whether Cyrus

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53:03

Farhad Samji on Singham, Golmaal, Chennai Express and...

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2026/07/27

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 line “Aata Majhi Satakli.”Farhad also opens up about his bond with Johnny Lever, how he

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72:19

Messi, Reality TV and Absolute Nonsense ft. Akanksha...

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2026/07/24

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.

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61:23

Music, Spirituality and Sports with Mahesh Kale |...

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2026/07/22

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’s programme in America that pushed him to reconsider a Silicon Valley career and give music his full

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63:04

Girish Talwar and Debayan Deb on OML, NH7 Weekender,...

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2026/07/20

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 bass in Zero to helping shape the indie scene through Only Much Louder(OML), artist management, CDs, music

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57:39

Films, Cricket and Midlife Comedy | Aakash Mehta &...

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2026/07/17

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 stand-up comedy. They also get into Backspace, the importance of doing the unglamorous work,

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59:55

Venom, Cobras and India’s Snakebite Problem | Sumanth...

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2026/07/15

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’s “Big Four” medically significant snakes and reveals why a cobra’s hood is

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56:13

Vaibhav Tatwawadi on The Titan Story, Theatre,...

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2026/07/13

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, Vaibhav opens up about how he slowly built himself as an actor through inter-college drama, FTII projects,

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57:52

Ronaldo, World Cup Drama & India’s Football Problem |...

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2026/07/10

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, Spain’s defensive football, and why France may be the team to beat. Cyrus and Shamik also discuss

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59:54

Toxicity, Homeopathy, AI & Living Longer | Dr. Batra...

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2026/07/08

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 from pollution, immunity, AI in healthcare, Google doctors, antibiotic resistance and mental toxicity to

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