Cyrus Says

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

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 br

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.