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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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- 2 days ago1h 3m
Naville Bharucha on Improv Comedy, South Bombay Identity, Ads & Teaching Spontaneity | Cyrus Says
Welcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of, Cyrus is joined by Naville 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, Naville 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 humour 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 days ago1h 16m
NEET Leak, Cricket Prodigies, Cinema Gossip & Chaos | Cyrus Says ft. Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Pandey
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago1h 8m
From Bellboy to Broadcast Legend | Mantra on Cyrus Says
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 PerformerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Gitikka Dhar on Anchoring, Acting, Ageism, Motherhood, Menopause & Comebacks | Cyrus Says
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.
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Eye Surgery, Ironman, Superbikes & Building His Own Legacy | Cyres Mehta | Cyrus Says
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Ajay Ambekar on Maharashtra Politics, VIP Protocol, Bureaucracy & Election Tamasha | Cyrus Says
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.
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Sahil Shah on Cockroach Politics, Road Rage & Comedy Culture | Cock & Bull with Cyrus Says
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 culture Featuring pure improv chaos, absurd tangents, and classic Cyrus-Sahil enerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
From Lower Parel Slums to Changing 10,000 Lives | Siddhesh Lokare | Sidiously | Cyrus Says
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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