Cyrus Says

Hariharan joins Cyrus Broacha to celebrate 50 years in music — from Carnatic training in Matunga to Billboard Awards with Colonial Cousins.

In this unforgettable episode, Hariharan shares:

• How he lied at the Oberoi Hotel just to meet Mehdi Hassan

• Winning his first break through a music competition

• Singing 15,000+ songs across 10+ languages

• The organic jam session that created Colonial Cousins

• Performing “Krishna” across the world

• Elton John being a fan

• Discovering KK before he became a star

• Why technique gives singers longevity

• And why music should never be “typecast”

A masterclass in humility, riyaaz, and reinvention.

This is not just an interview — it’s a musical history lesson.

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Can you sue the government in India?

Corporate lawyer and author Anand Prasad joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss one of the biggest structural flaws in India’s legal system — sovereign immunity.

From why you can’t easily sue a cop or government official, to the Enforcement Directorate’s unchecked power, to performance reviews for judges, gun laws, prostitution reform, and regulatory overkill — this episode dives deep into how India’s system works… and why it doesn’t.

Anand also talks about:

• Why process matters more than outcome

• Why India struggles with enforcement, not laws

• The case for removing sovereign immunity

• Gun control and citizen empowerment

• Legalising prostitution as a safety reform

• Why small entrepreneurs are crushed by licences

• The pakoda seller regulatory trap

• How to truly “Unshackle the Elephant”

This is a bold, unfiltered conversation about power, accountability, and whether Indians are truly free.

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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. 

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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 future.

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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.

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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.

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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.

👉 Watch till the end. The PR team is already stressed.

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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.

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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! 

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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.

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