Cyrus Says

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

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.