Cyrus Says

Stand-up comedian Vineeth Srinivasan joins Cyrus Broacha for a completely unhinged episode of Cock & Bull, where structure is optional and logic is discouraged. From being confused with a Malayalam movie star, to debating Vidyut Jamwal climbing trees naked, political outrage cycles, Indian cricket obsession, podcast culture, election narratives, Mumbai trains, Bigg Boss trauma, long-term relationships, and the slow horror of aging bodies — this conversation goes exactly where it shouldn’t. There are opinions.There is gossip.There is way too much talk about urine. This episode is not informative.It is extremely Cock & Bull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by actor and entrepreneur Parul Gulati, best known for her work in films, OTT shows, and as the founder of Nish Hair, one of India’s fastest-growing hair extension brands. Parul talks about her journey from television and Punjabi films to studying acting, struggling through low-paying gigs, and eventually building a successful consumer brand that featured on Shark Tank India. She shares how Nish Hair started at home, listening closely to customers, scaling the business, opening physical stores, and balancing entrepreneurship with acting projects. The conversation also covers Shark Tank auditions, running a team, handling failure, confidence, hair loss stigma, and her latest film release — all with Cyrus’ trademark humour and digressions. A candid conversation about hustle, reinvention, and building something real from the ground up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with his longtime friend and former college classmate Shaina NC — fashion entrepreneur turned politician — at a crucial moment in her political journey. Recorded in the middle of an active election campaign, Shaina speaks candidly about her transition from fashion to politics, early electoral losses, campaigning on the ground, women in leadership, governance challenges, and what public service actually demands on a day-to-day basis. The conversation also touches on Mumbai’s infrastructure, civic responsibility, voting awareness, and the physical and mental toll of campaigning — all layered with Cyrus’ trademark humour and familiarity. This episode offers a rare look at the human side of electoral politics, beyond slogans and soundbites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Year. New resolutions. Same nonsense. In this classic Cock & Bull episode, Cyrus Broacha and Puneet Pania spiral through politics, democracy, global conflicts, hostel trauma, Mumbai trains, DJ music, dung, milk parties, and the slow death of common sense. From spending New Year’s Eve alone in a backpacker hostel in Gokarna, to calling the cops on DJs, to debating Umar Khalid, Venezuela, North Korea, IPL geopolitics, and why democracy now feels like a badly managed train compartment — nothing is sacred and nothing is resolved. There are no answers.There are barely questions.There is a boat story involving spit, and somehow that still isn’t the worst part. This episode is angry, funny, deeply Indian, and extremely Cock & Bull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, dancer, web-series icon — Maanvi Gagroo has grown up in front of the internet.In this candid, funny, and surprisingly reflective episode of Cyrus Says, she returns for the third time to talk about everything that’s changed — and everything that hasn’t. From Tripling to the final season of Four More Shots Please, Maanvi opens up about career longevity, body image, creative burnout, intense shoots, and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to a character she played for years. She also gets real about marriage, live-in relationships, meeting her husband Kumar Varun during lockdown, why she never wanted to get married — until suddenly she did — and what made this time feel different. Add Cyrus Broacha’s trademark interruptions, questionable analogies, and zero filter, and you get a conversation that moves effortlessly between humour, vulnerability, nostalgia, and adulting truths. This episode is about growing up, choosing commitment on your own terms, and learning

How does someone go from a refugee camp to working with Gerard Butler, Liam Neeson & Apple TV+? Elnaaz Norouzi breaks down her extraordinary life journey — from Iran to Germany to India to Hollywood — with razor-sharp honesty, humour, and insight. This episode covers: What refugee life actually looks like Why Elnaaz insists on scripts in Devanagari Learning languages as survival, not privilege Modelling at 14 while topping school Why Germany, Iran & India view time VERY differently Persian history, identity & cultural erasure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year is over.Preparation is zero. In this spectacularly unprepared Cock & Bull year-ender, Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijaykar attempt to look back at the biggest moments of the year — armed with ChatGPT, fading memory, and absolute confidence. From the Mahakumbh madness, influencer outrage, comedy controversies, elections, wars, airline chaos, dog rulings, tariffs, Bigg Boss–level politics, and Messi’s surreal India visit, to a heroic inability to remember who won the Chess World Cup — this episode is a masterclass in talking loudly while knowing very little. There are opinions.There are arguments.There are facts… occasionally. This is not analysis.This is Cock & Bull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes some people fear animals… and others harm them? In this powerful and brutally honest episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by psychiatrist Dr Shefali Batra to explore the psychology of empathy, animal cruelty, fear, rage, and conditioning. From stray dogs and animal feeders being attacked, to disturbing real-life cases of cruelty, this conversation dives deep into the human mind — asking uncomfortable but necessary questions: Is cruelty a lack of empathy? Are we conditioning children to fear animals? Can empathy be taught? And why do some people feel nothing at all? Blending humour, outrage, science, and compassion, Cyrus and Dr Batra discuss mirror neurons, childhood conditioning, media bias, mental health, and what it truly means to coexist — with animals and with each other. This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a call for empathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court lawyer. Bigg Boss contestant. Defender in India’s most controversial cases. In this explosive Cock & Bull episode, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Sana Raees Khan for a no-filter conversation that cuts through media narratives, public outrage, and legal myths. From the Indrani Mukerjea bail, Aryan Khan cruise case, Kumar Sanu personality rights, and Sameer Wankhede defamation, to divorce laws, fake domestic violence cases, social media trials, and why lawyers are not moral gatekeepers — this episode dives deep into how the Indian legal system actually works. Expect sharp legal insights, uncomfortable truths, Bigg Boss chaos, and Cyrus doing what he does best — pushing buttons with humour. This is not courtroom drama.This is real law, real consequences, and real talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, Bigg Boss contestant, lawyer, social activist — Kunickaa Sadanand has lived many lives. In this candid and wildly entertaining episode of Cyrus Says, Kunickaa opens up about Bigg Boss reality vs perception, getting married at 16, painful custody battles, becoming a lawyer at 48, divorces, motherhood, reinvention, and why she believes marriage has an expiry date. From hilarious Bigg Boss house stories (bathroom wars, hygiene rules, kitchen politics) to deeply emotional moments about losing custody of her son and fighting a nine-year legal battle, this episode swings effortlessly between laughter and raw honesty. Cyrus, as always, adds chaos, sarcasm, and uncomfortable truths — making this a conversation about resilience, growth, and choosing yourself. This is not gossip.This is survival, humour, and perspective — Cyrus Says style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, director, writer — Anand Tiwari joins Cyrus for a wide-ranging conversation that starts at Shivaji Park, passes through Marathi theatre, college festivals, advertising sets, and lands at Bandish Bandits, Go Goa Gone, and beyond. They talk about: Growing up multilingual in Mumbai Theatre vs cinema (and why both are brutal) Almost becoming a professional cricketer Working with Naseeruddin Shah — first as an actor, then as a director Rage Theatre, President Is Coming & Mumbai’s theatre boom Go Goa Gone, zombie comedies & fat suits Hollywood sets, Naomi Watts & Sean Penn Why passion matters more than glamour in the arts And whether Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli should play the 2027 World Cup Honest, funny, meandering — and packed with stories you don’t usually hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when Cyrus Broacha sits down with Shreyas Manohar and Advit Mohunta? You get: Messi riots in Kolkata

What does it really mean to represent a country? In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, H.E. Mohamed Maliki, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, reflects on a lifetime in diplomacy — from childhood memories and family sacrifices to surviving violence, navigating geopolitics, and building friendships across cultures. We talk about Morocco, India, Pakistan, Cameroon, the unseen pressures of diplomatic service, and why dialogue matters more than ever in a fractured world. The Ambassador also shares personal philosophies on success, family, discipline, food, culture, leadership, and what truly matters in life. This episode is not about headlines — it’s about human values behind global relations.

The 26/11 Mumbai attacks are often remembered as three horrific days in November 2008.But according to Nikhil Ravi, co-author of Perfect Storm, they were the outcome of over 60 years of history, policy, ideology, and state-sponsored terror. In this deeply researched and unsettling conversation, Cyrus Broacha and Nikhil Ravi trace the roots of 26/11 all the way back to Partition (1947) — examining how Pakistan’s doctrine of asymmetric warfare evolved, how global powers played their part, and how terror organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba became highly professionalised machines. Anchored by insights from Prabhakar Aloka, former Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau, this episode goes beyond outrage and emotion to focus on context, systems, and uncomfortable truths. This is not an easy listen — but it is an essential one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode goes everywhere. Cyrus and Shamik talk about:– Jaya Bachchan vs the paparazzi– Why Virat Kohli should just become a statue– IndiGo cancelling flights and also common sense– A bull doing paperwork in a UP hospital– The Right to Disconnect (which no one will follow)– Spotify Wrapped, listening age, and muting your spouse No solutions. Plenty of opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of India’s most loved actors, theatre legends and sitcom icons — Rakesh Bedi — joins Cyrus for a deeply funny, nostalgic and insightful conversation.From Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi to FTII days with Satish Shah, Om Puri & Naseeruddin Shah, to his mind-blowing 24-character solo play Massage, to his new film Dhurandhar, this is a masterclass in comedy, performance and storytelling.⭐ What Rakesh Bedi Reveals How IPTA shaped his life & why his 8:20 Club has met for 35+ years The overnight stardom of Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi & TV changing his life FTII stories: Satish Shah, Kundan Shah, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah Why subtle comedy survives generations How he created 24 characters for Massage and performs 2 hours nonstop Why failures make better stories than success The difference between film acting, TV acting & stage endurance His insane engineering exam story & why he chose theatre Playing a Pakistani politician in&

Seven-time national tennis champion Gaurav Natekar joins Cyrus for one of the most insightful sports conversations ever — from the legacy of his legendary father Nandu Natekar to the explosive rise of India’s Pickleball revolution. They dive into pickleball vs tennis, the shocking speed of the sport’s growth, how Gaurav and Aarti built the league from scratch, and why Sony, Swiggy, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ritesh & Genelia, and Sunil Gavaskar are all owners in this massive new sport.

Cyrus & Punit jump from topic to topic in the most unhinged, hilarious, brutally honest AMA episode yet. Highlights include:⭐ INSANE MOMENTS YOU’LL SEE The “cheating fiancé scandal” AMA that derails the entire show Punit’s Delhi coat lost → CRPF → Marriott → emotional note saga Makabo geography & Daisar wanting “in” The wild builder–politician nexus rant China vs Arunachal jokes that get way too real JLo charging 18 crores for 10 minutes 6–7 meaning → 6–9 meaning → disaster Blind cricket, Aura farming, Rage-bait & Gen Z nonsense Live instant loan phone call in middle of the episode Punit’s AQI solution: “Everyone move to SRA projects, leave Mumbai to builders” ⭐ WHY THIS EPISODE HITSUnscripted, unpredictable and absolutely unfiltered — Punit Pania brings the sharpest political satire, while Cyrus navigates it with manic energy and chaotic curiosity.This might be&

Adivi Sesh joins Cyrus Brocha on Cyrus Says for one of the most entertaining, emotional and revealing conversations ever!From the making of Major, the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, 26/11 insights, NSG training stories, Bahubali BTS and Telugu cinema’s global rise — to hilarious confessions about California desi life, language issues, Mr. India contests, horror movie trauma, ancestry tests and THAT “6 inches is too much” moment — this episode has EVERYTHING. In this unfiltered chat, Adivi Sesh opens up about:⭐ His deep research into Major Unnikrishnan’s letters, life & spirit⭐ Unknown 26/11 details, NSG drills & shooting MP5s⭐ Why South India didn't know the full story — and how Major changed that⭐ Bahubali memories, working with Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana & Anushka⭐ His early Mumbai struggles, falling in potholes, losing his wallet⭐ Growing up in California, speaking Punjabi, learning Hindi from Gujaratis⭐ His Mr. India competitions in the US⭐ New film

Comedian, actor and the iconic Lola Kutty, Anu Menon, is back on Cyrus Says — and this episode goes absolutely everywhere. Cyrus and Anu dive into:– Lola Kutty nostalgia & Eminem influences– A wild conversation about Central C, hip-hop, and teenage concerts– Why her 13-year-old son hates sports despite having two sports-obsessed parents– Cricket deep-dive: Gill, Cummins, Bazball, Bumrah, Shrikant, T20 vs Tests– The Malabar Hill mystery (that she REFUSES to reveal)– Marine engineer husbands & long-distance marriage hacks– Milind Soman picking her up on a Channel V shoot– How fairness, sarees, and grandmothers shaped her relationship– Hair transplant truths, Turkey medical horror stories & “one lung missing” saga– Parenting, privacy, school functions, and “please stand up” jokes– Royal family rumours, Kerala lineage, and whether she’s really a princess– Why football is India’s elite spor