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Cyrus Says

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

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61:24

Engineer to Comic | Gautham Govindan on CAT, comedy &...

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2025/04/23

In this hilarious and inspiring episode of Cyrus Says, we’re joined by the multi-talented Gautham Govindan, a stand-up comedian with a sharp corporate past. A former strategist at companies like Acko, Philips India, and Johnson & Johnson, Gautham blends real boardroom experience with observational humor, making him a standout voice in the world of corporate comedy. With a 99.99 percentile in CAT 2012, an engineering degree, and successful stints at firms like Mondelēz, Curefit, Slice, and

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63:09

Rising MMA star Siddharth Singh on his journey, fight...

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2025/04/20

In this episode of Cyrus Says, we sit down with rising MMA star Siddharth Singh, who hails from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and began his martial arts journey at just 18, transitioning from a strong base in wrestling and boxing. Now training at Soma Fight Club, Bangkok, Siddharth has honed a powerful hybrid style of aggressive striking and technical grappling, under elite international coaches. With an impressive professional record of 8 wins and 2 losses, Siddharth fights in the Welterweight division

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70:06

Anish Gawande: LGBTQ+ Activist, NCP Leader, Rhodes...

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2025/04/18

Anish Gawande, born in Mumbai and educated at Columbia and Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, is India’s first openly gay national spokesperson for a mainstream party (NCP SP). Founder of Pink List India and the Dara Shikoh Fellowship, he led major COVID-19 relief via Youth Feed India. He translated queer literary works by Ramchandra Siras and The World That Belongs To Us. A fierce critic of Israel’s pinkwashing and Maharashtra's Mahayuti govt, Gawande advocates for abolishing criminal

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77:02

Exclusive AMA: Punit Pania & Akash Mehta Decode AI...

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2025/04/16

Join Punit Pania and Akash Mehta in this explosive AMA as they tackle burning questions—from whether AI will overshadow Miyazaki’s genius to IPL 2025’s breakout talents eyeing Team India spots! Dive into debates on festive meat commercialization, NSA’s cryptic warnings, U.S. military mishaps in Lithuania, Avengers’ overcrowded cast, and Chinese nurses’ heroics in Myanmar. Plus, unpack Eid 2025’s "financial approval" twist! 🚀 Don’t miss their sharp

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60:18

Saqib Saleem on Cyrus Says: Cricket, 83 , Race 3 &...

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2025/04/14

Dive into Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem’s riveting journey onCyrus Says! From his Delhi roots as a state-level cricketer (Delhi U-14) to conquering Bollywood, Saqib opens up about his early life, quitting cricket post-injury, and training in Kathak for 8 years. Discover how he transitioned from modeling (Kingfisher Fresh Face 2008) to acting with breakout hits likeMere Dad Ki Maruti(2013) and the Salman Khan-led blockbusterRace 3(₹303 crore gross). Uncover lesser-known gems: his fear of horses

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60:52

Zahan Kapoor on Family Legacy, Faraaz & Black Warrant...

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2025/04/11

In this captivating episode of Cyrus Says, dive into an exclusive interview with Zahan Kapoor—the rising star of the iconic Kapoor dynasty—as he opens up about balancing his storied legacy (son of Kunal Kapoor, grandson of Shashi Kapoor, and great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor) with forging his own path in Bollywood and beyond. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from his acclaimed roles in Faraaz (2022) and Netflix’s Black Warrant (2025), his grounding journey at Mumbai’s

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67:21

Raj Ganpath: #1 Bestseller ‘Simple, Not Easy’ &...

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2025/04/09

Raj Ganpath, a certified fitness and nutrition coach with 17+ years of experience, champions sustainable wellness as co-founder of The Quad (@thequad.in) and The Slow Burn Method. His bestselling book Simple, Not Easy (Westland, 2025), an Amazon India #1 bestseller, distills fitness fundamentals into 100 concise chapters, covering nutrition, strength training, sleep, and stress management. Rejecting restrictive trends, Ganpath emphasizes evidence-based principles, advocating simplicity through core

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53:16

Dibyendu Bhattacharya: Iconic Roles in Dev.D, Rocket...

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2025/04/07

Dibyendu Bhattacharya, a versatile Indian actor with deep Bengali roots, has carved a niche in theatre, film, and digital media through iconic roles and artistic integrity. Born in Kolkata, his journey began with a shift from cricket to storytelling, followed by formal training at the National School of Drama (NSD), where he honed his craft alongside peers like Irrfan Khan. His theatrical genesis includes 55+ plays and socially charged performances with Jana Natya Manch, establishing his unique

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61:17

Raja Kumari: Bridging Cultures with BollyHood Beats &...

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2025/04/04

Born Svetha Yallapragada Rao in California to Telugu parents, Raja Kumari (Sanskrit for “Daughter of the King”) blends her Indian heritage with hip-hop to create her signature “BollyHood” sound. Trained in Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam from age 5, she debuted at 7 before Ravi Shankar and later pivoted to hip-hop, inspired by Fugees. A Grammy-nominated songwriter, she penned hits for Fall Out Boy (“Centuries”) and Iggy Azalea (“Change Your Life”)

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60:14

US-China Power Game: Modi’s India, Musk & Trump...

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2025/04/02

In this episode with Salil Tripathi, Part 2, joining Amit Dosh for a Global Politics discussion on how the US and China dominate global power dynamics, Tripathi ties these themes into India’s struggle with free speech and rising religious nationalism, as explored in his book Offence: The Hindu Case. Tripathi underscores the erosion of India’s secular ideals, urging a return to pluralism and robust legal safeguards for artistic freedom against politicized censorship. This analysis serves

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64:44

Aadar Malik: The Multifaceted Star Redefining Comedy...

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2025/03/31

Born into Mumbai’s illustrious Malik family on October 13, 1987, Aadar Malik—son of composer Abu Malik and nephew of Bollywood legend Anu Malik—forged a unique path as a comedian, actor, and musical virtuoso. Trained at London’s Trinity College and holding a Master’s in Classical Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Aadar’s early theatre stardom (beginning at age 4) evolved into pioneering India’s musical comedy scene. From viral YouTube

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60:54

Ashwini Kalsekar: From CID to Rohit Shetty Films |...

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2025/03/28

Explore the inspiring journey of Ashwini Kalsekar, born on January 22, 1970, in Mumbai, a powerhouse actress in Marathi and Hindi TV/films! A Bachelor of Arts graduate (1991), she honed her craft under legends like Neena Gupta and Muzammeel Vakil, while mastering Kathak dance. Her TV career skyrocketed with Shanti (1995), followed by iconic roles like CID’s police officer, the villainous Jigyasa Walia in Kasamh Se (2006–2009), and the cunning Maham Anga in Jodha Akbar (2013–2015),

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59:31

Eid Mubarak Special: Mohammed Hussain 🎤 MTV Reunion |...

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2025/03/26

Mohammed Hussain, a Mumbai-based stand-up comedian and writer, is celebrated for his engaging storytelling and observational humor, delivered in Hindi with a blend of anecdotal and dark comedy. Born in Karnataka to a Gujarati family, Hussain has been a staple in India’s comedy circuit since 2017, collaborating with giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar on sketches, live shows, and promotional campaigns. His YouTube channel, Officiallysane, showcases his stand-up performances,

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54:50

Shreeja Chaturvedi & Sumaira Shaikh: Mumbai’s...

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2025/03/24

From middle-class family roasts to Holi-themed mayhem, Shreeja Chaturvedi—a Comicstaan breakout star—turns everyday Indian mom quirks into comedy gold (think obsessive color-matching and guilt trips over "wasted rang"). Once a corporate hustler at Media.Net, she now dreams of crowd-surfing mid-punchline! Psst—her boyfriend Jyotwani popped up in the AMA…is shaadi brewing? Meanwhile, Sumaira Shaikh, Dongri’s raw, unfiltered voice, traded psychology for punchlines,

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10 Years of Cyrus Says & IVM Podcasts: India’s...

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2025/03/21

Celebrating a decade of laughter, insight, and groundbreaking content, the Cyrus Says podcast, in collaboration with IVM Podcasts, marks 10 years of redefining India’s podcasting landscape. Launched in 2015 by Amit Doshi and Kavita Rajwade, IVM Podcasts aimed to bring long-form, intelligent conversations to Indian audiences, with Cyrus Says becoming its flagship show. Hosted by the witty Cyrus Broacha, the podcast blends humor, sports commentary, and urban Indian life, creating a unique space

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58:37

Tumko Meri Kasam! Vikram Bhatt on Cyrus Says: Awara...

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2025/03/19

In this hilarious and insightful episode of Cyrus Says, join Cyrus Broacha and the legendary filmmaker Vikram Bhatt as they dive into the madness of Bollywood, life, and everything in between! From the cult classic Awara Pagal Deewana to pioneering 3D horror with Haunted – 3D, Vikram shares behind-the-scenes stories, industry secrets, and his journey as one of Bollywood’s most versatile directors to his latest film Tumko Meri Kasam. Relive the magic of Awara Pagal Deewana (2002),

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52:15

Anjum Chopra: WPL vs IPL, Commentary & 2005 WC...

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2025/03/17

In a this episode of Cyrus Says, Anjum Chopra—former Indian cricketer, Arjuna Awardee, and pioneering sportscaster—unpacks her storied career and groundbreaking contributions to cricket. From her international debut in 1995 to retiring in 2012, Chopra’s legacy includes 2,856 ODI runs, a World Cup final (2005), and leading India in six ODIs. Post-retirement, she shattered glass ceilings as the first Indian woman to commentate on men’s cricket (IPL, World Cups) and authored the

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76:02

The Mehta Boys: A Heartfelt Tale of Family, Cricket &...

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2025/03/15

Welcome to Cyrus Says!The Mehta Boys: A Heartfelt Tale of Family, Cricket & Parsi Culture with Boman Irani & Cyrus Broacha "The Mehta Boys" promises a rollercoaster of emotions as Amay, a young architect, navigates 48 tumultuous hours with his estranged father, blending humor and heartache. The podcast subtly weaves in cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Farokh Engineer, sparking debates on the "Real Parsi Hero"—a nod to Boman Irani’s iconic role as Engineer in ’83 and a

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50:43

The Waking of a Nation: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre...

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2025/03/12

Ram Madhvani directs Sony LIV’s historical series The Waking of a Nation, streaming from March 7, which examines the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the lens of colonialism and systemic oppression. Known for projects like Neerja and Dhamaka, Madhvani brings his focus on institutional power dynamics and human resilience to this six-episode narrative. Co-writing with Shantanu Srivastava and Shatrujeet Nath, he contextualizes lawyer Kantilal Sahni’s (Taaruk Raina) fight against

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59:54

Gujarati: A Journey Through History, Culture,...

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2025/03/10

Salil Tripathi is a distinguished writer, journalist, and policy adviser with extensive expertise in human rights, corporate accountability, and business ethics. With a career spanning decades, he has worked with organizations like Amnesty International and International Alert, conducting research on human rights abuses, conflict zones, and corporate complicity. Currently, he focuses on themes such as discrimination, technology, and the protection of human rights defenders, while also curating a

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