
Cyrus Says
Indus Vox Media
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.
Location:
India
Networks:
Indus Vox Media
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@cyrussaysin
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.cyrussays.in/
Email:
whatcyrussays@gmail.com
Episodes
Instant Loan Calls, JLo at 18 Crores & A Cheating Scandal?! AMA Gets Wild!
12/4/2025
Cyrus & Punit jump from topic to topic in the most unhinged, hilarious, brutally honest AMA episode yet. Highlights include:⭐ INSANE MOMENTS YOU’LL SEE
Makabobuilder–politician nexus rant18 crores for 10 minutes ⭐ 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 the funniest AMA of the year. Every 3 minutes something insane happens.
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Duration:00:53:43
The Real Story Behind ‘Major’ & 26/11 — Adivi Sesh Opens Up Like Never Before!
12/2/2025
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 films G2 / Dacoit / Bekahit
⭐ Animal empathy, Goa snakes, family stories & madness
⭐ Cyrus & Adivi’s wildly funny size-conflict joke 😂
This episode is emotional, hilarious, inspiring and absolute GOLD.
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Duration:00:54:21
From Lola Kutty to Central C, Cricket, Royalty & Chaos! ft. Anu Menon
11/30/2025
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 sport & why cricket culture is changing
It’s unfiltered, hilarious, nostalgic, chaotic and packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Watch, listen, laugh — and please stand up.
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Duration:01:01:00
Rickshaw Trauma & Middle-Finger Sign Language | AMA with Urjita
11/27/2025
Cyrus teams up with Urjita Wani for an AMA that spins out of control in minutes.
There’s aunties, weddings, prawns in food, South Bombay beef with Bandra, rickshaw horror stories, auto physics, micro-dramas, uncle jokes, bad words, and Urjita bullying Cyrus for 60 straight minutes.
If you’re looking for logic, skip.
If you’re looking for pure comedy chaos — welcome.
Urjita also drops details about her new stand-up recordings, upcoming shows and why her niece once repeated a very bad word she said by accident.
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Duration:01:00:16
"I Went On a Date This Year…" – Raashii Khanna Reveals All
11/25/2025
Raashii Khanna joins Cyrus Says for one of her most honest, funny and insightful conversations ever.
From her powerful performance in 120 Bahadur, to learning multiple languages for cinema, to breaking stereotypes in the industry — Raashii opens up like never before.
In this episode, Raashii talks about:
Her role as the emotional anchor in 120 Bahadur, a film based on a real 1962 battle
Working with Farhan Akhtar & why she still calls him “Farhan Sir”
Mastering Rajasthani, Telugu, Tamil & Punjabi accents
Why successful women intimidate men
Chivalry, equality & who should pay the bill
Her real-life dating experiences & red flags
The fear she felt when her brother faced pirates in the Somalia region
How she chooses roles & avoids being stereotyped
The evolution of MTV and reality TV
Cyrus’ legendary (and disastrous) marriage advice
A mix of humour, honesty and heart — this is Raashii Khanna completely unfiltered.
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Duration:01:05:14
Haq, Divorce Stories & Manoj Bajpayee’s Fever Shoot — with Suparn Verma
11/23/2025
Director–writer Suparn Varma joins Cyrus for a completely unfiltered conversation that swings from the deeply serious to the delightfully stupid — exactly what you expect on Cyrus Says.
Suparn talks about the making of HAQ, why the Shah Bano judgement still matters 40 years later, and how women’s rights, gender roles and social change shaped his vision for the film. He opens up about faith, research, and the responsibility of retelling a landmark moment in Indian legal history.
In true Cyrus Says style, the two wander into everything from divorce stories, cricket rants and bizarre “pleasure” confessions to vanity vans, Deepika’s 8-hour rule, and Manoj Bajpayee shooting a yoga scene while running a 103° fever.
If you love behind-the-scenes filmmaking, sharp social commentary, and absolute chaos — this episode is for you.
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Duration:00:53:41
AIB → Ads → Anarchy: Ashish Shakya Spills Everything
11/20/2025
Cyrus Broacha sits down with comedian–writer–legend Ashish Shakya for a full-blown chaotic episode.
From AIB nostalgia to midlife crisis, India’s obsession with paparazzi, Pakistan’s politics, China fear, chicken-piece riots at weddings, pigeons, sports, influencers, and everything else wrong (and funny) about the world.
This is Cyrus Says at peak unfiltered mode — nothing is planned, everything is roasted.
👀 What’s inside:
AIB days, why Ashish stopped performing
Midlife crisis, turning 40 & badminton becoming a religion
Pakistan’s generals & China’s “we fire the last shot” threat
Why Indian media loves killing celebrities early
Chicken Fry–Gate: the UP wedding that turned into WWE
Pigeons vs Humans: Cyrus’ final stand
India, elections, fraud, lists & insanity
Women’s cricket & unexpected wholesomeness
🎙 Guest: Ashish Shakya – comedian, writer, ad man, chaos enthusiast
🎧 Host: Cyrus Broacha – lover of pigeons, hater of humans (mostly)
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Duration:00:47:35
Amitabh, Ad Disasters & Creative Madness! ft. R. Balki
11/18/2025
He’s one of Indian advertising’s sharpest minds and one of Bollywood’s most distinctive filmmakers — R. Balki joins Cyrus for an unfiltered, hilarious, deeply insightful episode.
Balki takes us through his iconic campaigns (Hoodibaba, Surf Excel Ha Na, Idea), the mistakes that taught him everything, the famous suitcase incident, and how a Lifebuoy brainstorm accidentally led to Cheeni Kum.
From Amitabh Bachchan’s reaction to a terrible car, to clients who swear sweetly, to why one idea is always better than twenty, this is a storytelling masterclass.
They dive into:
How Balki stumbled into advertising
The Mudra ‘100-word ad’ that changed his life
The Maruti Versa disaster featuring the Bachchans
The birth of the ‘Idea’ & ‘Surf Excel Ha Na’ campaigns
Why Hoodibaba was one word that saved an entire account
Film inspirations & his move to cinema
His funniest client fights & pitch room meltdowns
It's witty, nostalgic, and loaded with brilliant insights.
A must-watch for anyone who loves ads, films, or madness.
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Duration:00:52:51
Munjya, Zombivli, Narbachiwadi - Marathi Horror Comedy Supremacy! ft. Aditya Sarpotdar
11/16/2025
He’s the mastermind behind Zombivli and one of India’s leading voices in the horror-comedy space — Aditya Sarpotdar joins Cyrus for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional AMA episode.
From creating zombies during the pandemic, to audition tapes with tomato ketchup, to his great-grandfather making films in 1925, Aditya walks us through four generations of filmmaking, Marathi cinema nostalgia, and why Mumbai desperately needs a zombie sequel.
They dive into:
How Zombivli was born during lockdown
What zombie auditions REALLY looked like
Anthakshari with zombies (yes, seriously)
His family’s 100-year legacy in Indian cinema
The lost art of film stock & silver plates
Why India needs smarter, scarier horror films
Ram Gopal Varma’s influence
Whether zombies can survive Mumbai local trains
It’s funny, nerdy, nostalgic, and full of great cinema stories — the perfect Cyrus Says cocktail.
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Duration:01:03:38
From Lit Fests to Love Life & WTF News with Abbas Momin
11/13/2025
It’s another Ask Me Anything episode — which means total chaos, too many opinions, and the occasional coherent thought.
Cyrus Broacha and Abbas Momin take on your wildest audience questions — from Tata Lit Fest stories and literary quizzes to Saudi comedy festivals, Zoran Mamdani politics, and Rakhi Sawant’s Oscar dreams.
Expect unfiltered takes on:
Why reading might not be dead after all
The strangest literary quiz Cyrus ever attended
YouTubers, extortion calls & fame gone wrong
Political hot takes from America to Mumbai
Abbas’ plan to find love (and a rich wife)
And a crash course on how not to be cancelled
It’s witty, weird, and pure Cyrus Says energy — one part chaos, two parts comedy.
New episodes drop every week on YouTube and all audio platforms.
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Duration:00:58:30
Abish Mathew’s Funniest Lockdown Stories & Comedy Confessions
11/11/2025
He’s one of India’s most loved comedians, podcasters, and internet icons — and he’s finally back on Cyrus Says!
Abish Mathew joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered chat filled with laughter, nostalgia, and some very questionable food hacks. From accidentally buying 5 kilos of bhindi during lockdown to inventing a Nutella-pringles recipe, this episode is peak chaos in the best way possible.
They also dive into:
The return of Son of Abish and his journey through India’s comedy scene
Abish’s hilarious lockdown misadventures in Bandra
His wild entry into the online chess world (and playing with Vishy Anand!)
Why comedy, kindness, and connection matter more than ever
It’s witty, weird, and wildly entertaining — everything you love about Cyrus Says.
Catch full episodes every week on YouTube & all audio platforms.
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Duration:00:54:37
Major General Lakhwinder Singh on Kargil: Secrets, Strategy & the win.
11/10/2025
He’s a decorated war hero and a living legend of the Indian Army. Major General Lakhwinder Singh, author of The Kargil Untold Story, joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered deep dive into the war that redefined India’s military history.
From the secrecy behind Musharraf’s plan, to the role of Bofors artillery, to the raw courage of Indian soldiers, this conversation brings to light moments of bravery, tragedy, and national pride.
Topics discussed include:
Book: The Kargil Untold Story by Major General Lakhwinder Singh
Tune in to Cyrus Says — where India’s sharpest minds meet its funniest host.
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Duration:01:07:31
Cyrus Says X AMA Sorabh Pant: Sorabh Pant on Halloween in India, Fertility Decline & AI Babies
11/7/2025
Comedian Sorabh Pant returns for a chaotic, hilarious AMA with Cyrus Broacha — covering everything from India’s fertility decline to gibbons being smuggled at the Mumbai airport, and Albania’s new “AI minister” giving birth to 83 digital kids.
They also discuss Abish Mathew, Veer Das, Govinda’s emotional meltdown, childhood birthday sweets, and why Cyrus might just be the “Sairina” Williams of podcasting.
It’s part roast, part therapy, all madness — the Cyrus Says AMA you didn’t know you needed.
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Duration:00:54:55
Can India Go Green While It Grows? ft. Hisham Mundol
11/4/2025
In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Hisham Mundol — sustainability expert, corporate leader turned environmental crusader — to talk about India’s biggest challenge: how to grow economically without wrecking the planet.
From his early days working across continents to his stint at Hindustan Lever and WorldTel, Hisham shares how a “midlife crisis” led him into the climate and sustainability movement. The conversation dives into real-world climate issues — air pollution, EVs, renewable energy, and even why Indore’s biogas plant gives him hope.
With Cyrus’s trademark humour, they break down big ideas into relatable bits — from why Delhi’s air gets trapped like soup in a bowl, to whether electric cars are truly sustainable, and how small individual actions can actually add up when governments and companies pull their weight too.
This one’s an insightful, funny, and surprisingly hopeful chat about climate, culture, and common sense.
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Duration:00:53:52
Faith vs Logic: Rishabh Shah on Religion, God & Modern India
11/2/2025
Rishabh Shah — entrepreneur, author, and founder of IMUN (India’s International Movement to Unite Nations) — returns to Cyrus Says to talk about his new book “Young, Wired and Not Woke.”
In this no-holds-barred chat with Cyrus Broacha, Rishabh opens up about:
Why young Indians are tired of being labeled “woke”
Questioning religion without disrespecting faith
The business of God & the VIP culture in temples
What’s gone wrong with Indian politics and ideology
How Gen Z thinks about mental health, religion, and identity
It’s bold, funny, and thought-provoking — just the kind of debate you wish more people had the guts to have.
📚 “Young, Wired and Not Woke” out now.
🎧 Catch the full episode only on Cyrus Says — India’s longest-running comedy talk show.
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Duration:00:53:02
Suresh Menon comes for an AMA & talks Baldness, Marriage, Pee Bottles & Politics.
10/30/2025
They’re back!
Cyrus Broacha and Suresh Menon — two comedy legends, one mic, and absolute chaos.
In this special AMA, the duo discuss:
👉 Delhi’s toxic pollution and political “gas”
👉 Baldness and why bald men still use shampoo
👉 Marriage survival tips (with fractured wives)
👉 50+ age problems no one warned you about
👉 Indian cricket, nepotism, and Bollywood “unbreakables”
It’s unfiltered, it’s honest, it’s funny — and you definitely can’t watch this one with your parents 😅
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Duration:01:03:57
Dr Sid Warrier on the Neuroscience of Anxiety, Overthinking & Indian Middle-Class Minds
10/28/2025
What really goes on inside your brain when you overthink, feel anxious, or just forget your OTP?
This week on Cyrus Says, Dr. Sid Warrier, neurologist and YouTuber, joins Cyrus Broacha for a laugh-out-loud yet insightful chat about how the brain shapes our thoughts, stress, memory, and emotions.
They dive into:
Why Indians are wired to stress about money and comparison
How anxiety is rooted in your brain’s chemical network
Dr Sid’s journey from JJ Hospital to Lucknow to almost moving to the UK before COVID changed everything
The rise of mental health awareness through neuroscience
Comedy, racism, caste and the absurdities of everyday Indian life
It’s a mix of science, stand-up, and self-reflection — where Cyrus tries to understand his own brain… and Sid tries not to lose his.
Watch for a perfect blend of brains, banter, and Broacha.
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Duration:01:05:47
Gopal Datt on Theatre, Comedy & The Madness Behind "Farzi Mushaira".
10/26/2025
Actor, writer, and comedian Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a laughter-filled, nostalgic, and brutally honest chat about life in theatre, the chaos of ad shoots, and his hit projects like Delhi Crime and Farzi Mushaira.
Gopal opens up about the strange but beautiful addiction of theatre, why material success never matches the “high” of performing live, and what it means to keep your craft alive in the OTT age.
From his early days in NSD to hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with Gajraj Rao, Kunal Vijaykar, and Cyrus himself, this episode is packed with wit, warmth, and wisdom from a man who’s seen every side of showbiz — and still chooses the stage.
Expect madness, memories, and some accidental philosophy, only on Cyrus Says.
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Duration:00:52:02
Andre Timmins talks about IIFA, Turntables, and Michael Jacksons visit to India
10/23/2025
Andre Timmins, the co-founder of Wizcraft and the man behind IIFA, sits down with Cyrus to reveal the untold stories from the biggest stages in the world!From pioneering India's events industry and starting Wizcraft in 1988 with just a few thousand rupees, to booking the biggest stars—Andre shares the madness.In this episode, Andre reveals:
Michael Jackson 1996 concertAntonov cargo plane (the world's largest aircraft)alasaheb Thackeray John TravoltaKevin Spacey This is a must-watch episode for a legendary peek behind the curtain of Indian entertainment!
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Duration:00:56:24
Sudhir Mishra: The Rebel Filmmaker Who Changed Indian Cinema.
10/19/2025
Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid, hilarious, and deeply nostalgic chat about his journey through Indian cinema.
From sneaking into NSD classes without admission to co-writing Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Sudhir recounts his early days with legends like Kundan Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Saeed Mirza — and the chaotic brilliance that birthed India’s greatest cult classic.
He opens up about the madness of the 80s art film scene, his love-hate relationship with Mumbai, the politics of filmmaking, and how he went from being a “tree in theatre” to one of India’s most respected storytellers.
🎥 Expect stories, philosophy, laughs — and a whole lot of film geekery.
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Duration:01:04:19