Cyrus Says

Welcome to Cyrus Says!This week, Cyrus is joined by Shreemi Verma lawyer-turned-Bollywood insider, pop culture commentator, and full-time chaos enthusiast.What starts as a sensible conversation about her journey from law school to celebrity media quickly spirals into PR politics, rumor economics, casting gossip, film snobbery, and the strange ecosystem that keeps Bollywood ticking.They bounce between on-set realities, internet outrage cycles, nostalgia for peak filmi drama, and why the industry runs on vibes, speculation, and very strategic silence.It’s fast, opinionated, mildly controversial, and absolutely uninterested in behaving.If you’re looking for carefully packaged diplomacy, this is not it.If you enjoy strong takes, industry tea, and conversations that zigzag without warning welcome home.And to our regular listeners, welcome back home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is India really overpopulated — or have we been told the wrong story? Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India, joins Cyrus Broacha to unpack one of the biggest myths in Indian public discourse: that “too many people” are the root of all problems. From fertility data and census projections to the Hindu–Muslim population debate, women’s education, sterilisation myths, ageing society, and the real meaning of demographic dividend — this episode dives deep into facts, governance, and uncomfortable truths. They also discuss: Why women want fewer children Why education is the best contraceptive Why Muslim fertility rates are declining Why South India shouldn’t be “punished” for doing well The 1984 riots & administrative failure Why men avoid sterilisation The coming “Silver Dividend” LGBTQ rights and state interference A sharp, data-driven and surprisingly candid conversation on India’s fut

Legendary actor Kabir Bedi joins Cyrus Broacha for one of the most fascinating conversations ever on Cyrus Says. From interviewing The Beatles as a young reporter (and losing the tape!), to becoming a European superstar with Sandokan, acting in a James Bond film (Octopussy), working on The Bold and the Beautiful, and meeting Princess Diana at a Bond premiere — Kabir Bedi shares unforgettable stories from over 50 years in cinema. He also opens up about: His new film USA vs Raj (a true story about fighting the FBI) Working with Shabana Azmi International superstardom in Italy The pressures of global soap operas His relationships, marriages, and life lessons The glory of ancient India & Ashoka Surviving 5 decades in one of the most insecure industries in the world Candid, charming, reflective — this episode is about resilience, romance, reinvention, and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Valentine's Day Special with Cyrus and Aisha Broacha!  After 25 years of marriage, Cyrus and Aisha return for their annual (or bi-annual) Valentine's Day episode. This year, they're tackling relationship questions from Reddit, sharing stories from their quarter-century together, and proving that lasting love doesn't always look like a Karan Johar film. Plus: They answer Reddit's worst relationship questions, Aisha calls out entitled South Bombay behavior, Cyrus defends his food opinions (and loses), and we learn why breadcrumbing is the secret to a long marriage! WARNING: Contains brutal honesty about marriage, zero romance, lots of bickering, and the kind of love that survives 25 years DESPITE everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gaurav drop by Cyrus Says to talk about their upcoming Valentine’s release… and immediately lose control of the conversation. What starts as a chat about romance, survival thrillers, and representing two very different sides of Mumbai quickly spirals into discussions about pee etiquette, tennis balls, crocodile animatronics, South Bombay clubs, Nala Supara history, and why PR teams should never trust Cyrus Broacha. Adarsh opens up about growing up all over India, having too many names, and researching Mumbai by hanging out with rappers. Shanaya talks about freezing shoot conditions, fear of heights, swimming with crocs (almost), and staying calm while the conversation goes completely off the rails. Funny, chaotic, awkward, and unexpectedly insightful this episode is classic Cyrus Says: zero filters, mild trauma, and lots of laughter.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Amruta Khanvilkar for a conversation that happily refuses to stay on topic. They jump from MTV nostalgia and middle-class beginnings to auditions, Marathi cinema, action roles, and how careers are really built, messy, slow, and slightly chaotic. It’s candid, funny, and completely off-script, with detours into pop culture, changing times, and stories that don’t come with neat endings. If you’re looking for polish, this isn’t it.If you enjoy honest chaos and real talk, welcome home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Cyrus Says Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha hangs out with non-fiction storyteller Balram Vishwakarma and promptly loses control of the conversation. They jump from Bollywood name lore and growing up in a Mumbai slum to ADHD careers, therapy schedules, Zomato-level logistics, traffic rage, and why Mumbai infrastructure feels personally hostile. It’s chaotic, honest, slightly unhinged, and makes absolutely no effort to stay on track which is exactly the point. If you’re looking for balance, nuance, or polite conversation, this is not it. If you enjoy chaos, questionable takes, and laughing at things you probably shouldn’t, welcome home.  And to our regular listeners, welcome back home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British filmmaker and writer Patrick Graham joins Cyrus Says for an unfiltered conversation about building a career in Indian film and OTT. Patrick talks about moving to India with no connections, studying at London Film School, directing ads, and eventually creating some of India’s most talked-about horror series — including Ghoul and Betal for Netflix. He breaks down how OTT platforms changed after early controversies, the impact of censorship, why bold storytelling became risky, and how creative freedom slowly narrowed. The episode also dives into Patrick’s work on true-crime documentaries like Dancing on the Grave and The Dupatta Murders, the ethics of telling real crime stories, criticism vs audience response, and what it’s really like to be a foreign filmmaker working in India. Funny, sharp, and brutally honest, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at OTT platforms, filmmaking realities, and creative survival in today’s media landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

In this episode Cyrus Broacha sits down with chef, author, restaurateur, and all-round force of nature Romy Gill MBE for a conversation that jumps effortlessly from food to culture to absolute nonsense.Romy talks about growing up in a steel-plant town in Bengal in a Punjabi family, navigating identity through food, and why she feels more Bengali than Punjabi. She opens up about opening her restaurant in the UK without investors, facing gender bias from banks, selling her jewelry to fund her dream, and how the BBC showed up just in time.There’s deep food talk, Himalayan cuisine, Kashmiri saffron, game meat, papad politics, and why Indian customers want onions and chillies for free. Romy also breaks down what makes great hospitality, why staff should always come first, and how tips were shared across the entire team from chefs to kitchen porters.Along the way, Cyrus does what he does best: derail the conversation with cricket, Bhojpuri and Bengali impressions, postmen food testing, alcohol debates, and qu

In this episode of Cyrus Says / Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedian and professional chaos-enjoyer Shamik Chakrabarti for a conversation that goes exactly nowhere and everywhere. They talk about KRK firing guns (allegedly), Vande Bharat reels nobody asked for, cancel culture that cancels itself, internet outrage that lasts 48 hours, and why Indians secretly thrive on mess. There are bad opinions, worse jokes, and absolutely no attempt to be responsible. If you’re looking for balance, nuance, or polite conversation this is not it.If you enjoy chaos, questionable takes, and laughing at things you probably shouldn’t welcome home. And to our regular listeners, welcome back home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Cyrus Says, writer and editor Sharmishtha Mukherjee is joined by her father, Air Commodore (Retd.) Bonney Mukherjee, for a conversation that moves effortlessly between nostalgia, history, humour, and survival. The episode begins with Sharmishtha’s book Pudding: The Memory Keepers of Bandra — a loving portrait of a neighbourhood, its people, streets, food, aunties, trees, clubs, churches, and disappearing culture. Together with Cyrus, she reflects on what it means to grow roots, belong to a place, and preserve everyday stories before they vanish. In the second half, her father shares extraordinary first-hand accounts of life as an Indian Air Force fighter pilot, including being shot during the 1971 war, flying combat missions, surviving injuries, and the quiet resilience required to return home and carry on. The conversation also touches on Sharmishtha’s experience as a cancer survivor, family strength, humour as a coping mechanism, and the strange, beautiful ways p

Welcome to Cyrus Says!This conversation starts with a forgotten Indian entrepreneur who built three empires and ends with Cyrus touching elephant poop. We're not kidding.Author Tejaswini Apte reveals the untold story of her great-grandfather Tatya Sahib, who went from a chawl in Girgaon to a sea-facing Peddar Road mansion by mastering textiles, producing 100+ silent films with Dadasaheb Phalke, and revolutionizing India's sugar industry.Then she casually pulls out a children's book about animal feces with a bookmark made from actual elephant and rhino poop. Chaos ensues!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, actor, improv comedian Shantanu Anam Reddy joins Cyrus Broacha for a completely unhinged episode of Cock & Bull, where nothing stays on topic and everything somehow gets discussed.From growing up Kashmiri-Andhra, studying acting in the US, film school snobbery, AIB days, sketch comedy, improv shows, and why none of it guarantees work — to Bollywood gossip, Kartik Aryan rumours, Dharma controversies, cricket rants, bad box office maths, pollution, badminton, IVF, teddy bears, and the mysterious phenomenon of BubuDudu.There are opinions. There are allegations. There are teddy bears.This episode has no structure, no conclusions, and no regrets — exactly how Cock & Bull should be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Sayani Gupta joins Cyrus Says for one of the most candid conversations she’s ever had — about ambition, money, fear, and the cost of choosing yourself. Sayani talks about growing up in Kolkata, secretly moving to Delhi at 18, turning down a fast-track corporate career (including a GM-level role), lying to her bosses to attend film school auditions, and eventually walking away from financial security to study at the Film and Television Institute of India. She opens up about her early films, underpayment, critical acclaim with Margarita With a Straw and Article 15, being featured on Pornhub without consent, navigating success as a woman, loneliness, dating in modern India, and why many women today feel they’ve outgrown the men around them. Funny, uncomfortable, emotional, and brutally honest — this episode goes far beyond filmography into what it actually costs to live life on your own terms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s No.1 singles tennis player Sumit Nagal joins Cyrus Says for a rare, honest conversation about what it actually takes to survive professional tennis.From playing street games in Delhi to training abroad as a teenager, almost quitting the sport at 12 because it was too expensive, winning Junior Wimbledon doubles, breaking into the ATP Top 100, and taking a set off Roger Federer — Sumit walks through every high and low of his journey.He also speaks candidly about the financial reality of tennis, injuries, life on tour, Davis Cup pressure, why most Indian players have to leave the country to succeed, and what needs to change for Indian tennis to grow.With Cyrus adding humour and curiosity, this episode pulls back the curtain on a sport that looks glamorous — but is anything but.⚠️ Language & humour warning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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