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Cyrus Says
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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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Agu Stanley on Nigeria, India, Hindi, Internet Fame, Relationships & Hustle | Cyrus Says
2w ago00:53:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with Agu Stanley for a hilarious, unpredictable, and surprisingly layered conversation about moving from Nigeria to India, learning Hindi in Lucknow, studying pharmacy, content creation, internet fame, cultural identity, and life between two worlds. What starts as a chat about Agu’s name, languages, physique, and viral presence quickly turns into a wild ride through Nigerian politics, Indian racism, Gurgaon relationships, arranged marriage pressure, Bollywood ads, basketball, boxing, nightlife, and why surviving in India and Nigeria both require serious hustle. The episode also explores Agu’s rise from pharmacy student to multilingual creator to actor, with stories about Lucknow, hostel life, a major breakup, learning Hindi through friendship, doing ads with stars, moving into films, and navigating the absurdity of public attention. With Cyrus constantly derailing the conversation into sports, culture, class, race, and relationships, this becomes a funny but revealing episode about identity, ambition, and what it means to belong in more than one place at once.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mumbai Problems, Football Debates & Comedy | Punit Pania | Kautuk Srivastava | Cyrus Says
3w ago01:01:13Tap to summarizeThis week on Cyrus Says: Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedians Punit Pania and Kautuk Srivastava for an hour of hilarious conversations that go absolutely everywhere. From Mumbai's confusing roads and airport signboards to gym etiquette, civic sense, football fandom, Ronaldo vs Messi, the FIFA World Cup, cricket, politics and everyday Indian habits nothing is off limits. Expect plenty of jokes, wild observations and classic Cock & Bull banter as the trio turn everyday situations into comedy. If you enjoy unscripted conversations, stand-up comics and topical humour, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Real Shalmali Kholgade: Crushes, Creativity, Marriage & Music | Cyrus Says
3w ago01:06:28Tap to summarizeShalmali Kholgade joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid conversation about her journey from St. Xavier's College to becoming one of India's most recognized playback singers. They discuss her musical upbringing, early performances, independent music career, songwriting process, fashion design interests, fitness goals, marriage, and the inspiration behind her latest single, "Impression." Packed with humor, stories and unexpected detours, this episode offers a deeper look at the artist behind the voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gajraj Rao on Hindi Poetry, Great Ads, Film Craft and Why Light Conversations Matter | Cyrus Says
3w ago00:59:45Tap to summarizeWelcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with Gajraj Rao for a witty, free-flowing conversation about acting, directing, advertising, awards, Hindi poetry, cinema history, social messaging in films, and why not taking yourself too seriously may be the biggest survival skill in the industry. The episode moves from Clint Eastwood’s quiet directing style and Bandit Queen memories to ad filmmaking, podcasting, Kavi Sammelan, and the strange beauty of keeping conversations light while still saying something meaningful. The chat also dives into Gajraj Rao’s award-winning ad work, especially Band Baaja Bitiya, a socially relevant campaign around domestic violence, dowry pressure, and families telling daughters to “adjust” instead of bringing them home. From film trivia and humor to craft, ageing, poetry, and the current entertainment landscape, this is a classic Cyrus-Gajraj episode: sharp, funny, warm, and unexpectedly thoughtful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Poonam Pandey, World Cup, Trump & The Life of a Touring Comic | Shamik Chakrabarti on Cyrus Says
4w ago01:03:20Tap to summarizeComedian Shamik Chakrabarti is back on Cyrus Says, which means any hope of structure disappears immediately. In this episode, Cyrus and Shamik jump from Shah Rukh Khan to Alexander the Great, from Donald Trump and UFC crowds to hair transplants, circumcision, Ben Stokes, football, cricket, World Cups, Kunal Kamra, road renaming, Elon Musk, Poonam Pandey and somehow even Cape Verde. They discuss why Trump may be impossible to parody, why older audiences laugh harder at death jokes, why comedians keep touring despite terrible travel schedules, and whether India is a country... or a culture. There's also a passionate debate about ZEE's World Cup tagline, the economics of stand-up comedy, and Cyrus once again proving that he goes to sleep before most people have dinner. No agenda. No conclusions. Just two comics following every tangent available. Follow: Cyrus Broacha: @cyrus_broacha Shamik Chakrabarti: @shamikchakrabarti #CyrusSays #ShamikChakrabarti #StandUpComedy #IndianComedy #PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Premier League, Women’s Rugby & India’s Olympic Dream | Rahul Bose | Cyrus Says
4w ago01:01:38Tap to summarizeActor, filmmaker, sports administrator and Rugby India President Rahul Bose joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and insightful conversation on the future of rugby in India, the Rugby Premier League, women's sport, and India's Olympic ambitions. Rahul shares how the Rugby Premier League is bringing the world's best rugby sevens players to India, why women's rugby could become India's next major sporting success story, and how Indian athletes from rural and tribal communities are transforming their lives through sport. The conversation also explores Rahul's acting career, upcoming films, unforgettable rugby stories, growing up in Indian sport, and the now-legendary Bengali director impressions that Cyrus fans love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Neville Bharucha on Improv Comedy, South Bombay Identity, Ads & Teaching Spontaneity | Cyrus Says
4w ago01:03:14Tap to summarizeWelcome to Cyrus Says!In this episode of, Cyrus is joined by Neville 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, Neville 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 humor 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.
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NEET Leak, Cricket Prodigies, Cinema Gossip & Chaos | Cyrus Says ft. Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Pandey
Jun 1301:16:08Tap to summarizeOn 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.
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From Bellboy to Broadcast Legend | Mantra on Cyrus Says
Jun 1001:08:33Tap to summarizeMantra 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.
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Gitikka Dhar on Anchoring, Acting, Ageism, Motherhood, Menopause & Comebacks | Cyrus Says
Jun 800:55:57Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
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