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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This week on Cyrus Says AMA, Cyrus Broacha is joined by creator–comedian Pulkit Kochar, the man behind viral Bollywood trivia reels and the most meta jokes on Instagram.

Pulkit opens up about:

• His small-town journey from Jaito near Bathinda to working with East India Comedy, Pocket Aces, and Netflix

• Making memes for a living and why he left a steady job to become a full-time creator

• The madness of Bollywood marketing, content algorithms, and chasing virality

• A hilarious yet honest take on sex education, menstrual leave policies, and India’s selective “modernity”

• Plus, deep dives into Om Shanti Om, nepotism, Abhinav Kashyap vs Bollywood, and more

And of course — the classic AMA chaos you can only get on Cyrus Says!

🎧 Listen till the end for Pulkit’s funniest takes on movies, memes, and making it in Mumbai.

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Actors Arjun Mathur (Made in Heaven) and Anshuman Jha (Mastram, Lakadbaggha) join Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious, thought-provoking chat about their new film Lord Curzon Ki Haveli — a dark comedy thriller that bends genres and expectations.
They talk about working together, the madness of making a “locked-room” film, the role of intimate direction in modern cinema, and what it means to take bold creative risks in today’s Bollywood.

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Director Shashank Khaitan joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says to chat about his new film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, his love for technology, and how he balances creativity with innovation. Expect laughs, insights, and a deep dive into the making of one of Bollywood’s most anticipated romantic comedies!
Exploring comedy, love, filmmaking challenges, creative risks, and creating the Dulhania Universe.

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In this episode, Cyrus, Aakash, and Punit answer your most Indian questions — from loud bhajan uncles on Mumbai trains to awkward Diwali gifting office politics, and missed train crushes on the Central Line.

Expect chaos, sarcasm, and questionable wisdom as Cyrus tackles:

• India winning (and not taking) the Asia Cup

• The eternal struggle between work deadlines & Diwali lights

• How to handle a ₹500 Diwali gift for your boss

• That one uncle who treats the local train like his private mandir

• And finding love (or losing it) between train stations

If you’ve ever been stuck in Mumbai traffic, survived office parties, or wanted to sell vada pavs instead of working — this one’s for you

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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Cyrus sits down with Atulan and Divesh, the creators of Honey Imm Home — one of India’s most loved LGBTQ+ couple channels on Instagram and YouTube. The duo opens up about their journey of love, laughter, and life together as a gay couple in Mumbai.

They share how Honey Imm Home began as a fun lockdown idea and grew into a safe, joyful space for queer storytelling and everyday humor. From coming out to their families to building a following that celebrates authenticity, Atulan and Divesh talk about the importance of visibility, kindness, and finding humour in daily life.

Highlights include:

• The story behind Honey Imm Home and its viral success

• Life as a gay couple in Mumbai and navigating family acceptance

• Turning personal moments into relatable comedy

• Building safe online spaces for LGBTQ+ audiences

• Breaking stereotypes with love and laughter

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In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha chats with the talented Vishal Jethwa, best known for his breakthrough role in Mardaani and now starring in India’s 2026 Oscar entry – Homebound.
Vishal opens up about his early days as a TV child actor, his transformation into a serious film actor, and the discipline he picked up from his mentors. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from Maharana Pratap, Mardaani with Rani Mukerji, and how he built chemistry with co-stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor for Homebound.
The conversation also dives into his Cannes & Toronto film festival experiences, receiving a 9-minute standing ovation, and what it feels like to represent India at the global stage. Plus, Vishal gets candid about growing up mischievous, finding focus through acting, and his dream of working in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film.
 Highlights include:

• Journey from TV child actor to big-screen villain & hero
• Insights on acting in TV vs. films
• Working with Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Shefali Shah
• Stories from Maharana Pratap, Mardaani, and Homebound
• His Cannes & TIFF experiences, and the Oscar buzz
• Dreaming of a Bhansali lead role

If you’re a fan of cinema, inspiring journeys, and Cyrus’ signature humor, this episode is a must-watch!

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Comedian Siddhartha ‘Sid’ Shetty is back on Cyrus Says for an AMA episode full of laughter, chaos, and some accidental wisdom.Cyrus and Sid get into:

• Sid’s journey from corporate sales to stand-up comedy
• Why Navi Mumbai is the new Mumbai 👀
• Cricket rants, Asia Cup hot takes & Tilak Varma love
• The great Garba controversy 🪘
• Fusion food crimes (Avocado Pani Puri?? 🤢)
• Sameer Wankhede vs Red Chillies drama
• Pani Puri, Maggi, Elon Musk, Trump & everything in between

It’s unfiltered, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly what you expect from a Cyrus Says AMA.

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In this fun and candid episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with the multi-talented Isha Koppikar – actor, producer, and martial artist – for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, insights, and nostalgia.
Isha opens up about her journey from modelling to films, working in Bollywood and South cinema, and why content is king no matter how big the star. She also talks about the reality behind actors’ entourages, her experiences with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Suniel Shetty, and more, plus her shift into production and balancing career with motherhood.
From college memories and her basketball & taekwondo days, to her popular films like Company, Kya Kool Hai Hum, Shabri, and Krishna Cottage, this episode captures Isha’s wit, honesty, and charm.
 Highlights include:

• The truth about Bollywood entourages & stardom
• Isha’s perspective on South vs. Hindi film industries
• Working with Bollywood legends like SRK, Salman, Suniel Shetty
• Her 10-year sabbatical and return to acting
• Why she believes scripts and content matter more than stars

If you love Bollywood stories, behind-the-scenes gossip (the classy kind), and Cyrus’ trademark humor, this episode is a must-watch!

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From Garam Masala to Jackie Chan’s stage in Hong Kong — Neetu Chandra’s journey is anything but ordinary! 💥

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus reconnects with actress, producer, and former national-level Taekwondo champion Neetu Chandra. She opens up about:

-Breaking into Bollywood with Akshay Kumar & John Abraham in Garam Masala
-Her martial arts journey that took her from Patna to representing India — and even winning an award from Jackie Chan 🥋
-Growing up in a massive joint family in Bihar with 32 members, sneaking out for Taekwondo tournaments, and traveling alone to Delhi for college 🎓
-Producing Bhojpuri & Maithili films with her National Award-winning brother to preserve Bihar’s dying languages 🎬
-How sports shaped her resilience — and why she believes she was “born a fighter”
-Of course, Cyrus adds his signature dose of madness — from cracking up over her weight category to asking if she’s starting her own political party.

👉 A conversation that’s funny, inspiring, and full of stories you’ve never heard before.

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