Cyrus Says

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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It’s AMA time on Cyrus Says! 🎙️ This time, Cyrus Broacha sits down with comedian Joel D’Souza for an episode filled with hilarious chaos, unfiltered banter, and completely unprepared nonsense (as usual).

From stand-up life to bodybuilding competitions gone wrong, awkward ad shoots, and imaginary girlfriends who paint, nothing is off-limits. Joel shares behind-the-scenes stories, rants about long notice periods, and even pitches his “mystery show” idea that may or may not exist.

Oh, and of course, the AMA questions take them into wild tangents — from bizarre flyovers cutting through balconies in Nagpur to casting choices for political biopics and whether Ryan Reynolds looks “scammy.”

If you love Cyrus’ trademark madness mixed with Joel’s dry wit, this one’s for you.

👉 Tune in for laughter, random wisdom, and a LOT of nonsense.

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Actor, comedian, and content creator Aanchal Agrawal joins Cyrus for a hilarious and heartfelt episode — from MBA and NYU to acting school, viral reels, and why her content connects so strongly with women.

In this episode, Cyrus and Aanchal dive into:
-How she switched careers from MBA → NYU → corporate → acting → comedy
-The story of her viral “Ameer kaise lage” reel and how people still share it
-Her thoughts about marriage (and what her followers think!)
-NYU life, high tax brackets, and choosing comedy over the safe path.
-Building All Women INC, her women-first media project.
-Dating stories, poolside luxury jokes, and much more…

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Celebrity photographer, producer, and talent manager Atul Kasbekar joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a candid and entertaining conversation. From shooting the iconic Kingfisher Calendar to building one of India’s first talent management companies, Atul shares how he has constantly reinvented himself across different industries. He opens up about his love for food, whisky, watches, art, and the finer things in life, while also reflecting on the health scare that changed his approach to fitness and wellbeing. Along the way, Atul talks about his passion for collecting rare sports memorabilia, his fascination with style and fashion, and why curiosity has been the driving force in everything he does. Funny, insightful, and full of stories, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the man behind the lens and beyond the glamour.

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In this Cyrus Says AMA Special, Cyrus is joined by comedian Shamik Chakrabarti for an hour of unfiltered banter, scams, sports, and sheer nonsense.

From fake celebrity frauds (Keanu Reeves & Abraham Lincoln?!) to haunted houses charging rent, horror movie trauma, scam-crazy India, and why cricket feels pointless against UAE — nothing is spared.

They also dive into:
-Reading texts in Parsi & Bengali accents 🤓
-Poonam Pandey & the “cervical cancer” awareness twist
-Why Akshay Kumar deserves his salary
-Women’s World Cup ticket pricing & empty stadiums
-Nepal’s PM resigning mid-episode (breaking news!)
-Charlie Kirk assassination & Kim Jong Un chatter
-Plus, nostalgia for home printers 📠

It’s a wild ride of scams, sports, satire, and silliness — exactly what you need from an AMA!

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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and producer Gaurav Dhingra for a freewheeling conversation on his fascinating career.

From starting out at MTV to working on massive projects like Maqbool, Mangal Pandey, Jackie Chan’s The Myth, and reality shows like The Amazing Race, Gaurav takes us through the chaos, humor, and hustle of the film industry.

He talks about:

• Producing bold films like Angry Indian Goddesses, Faith Connections, and Beyond the Known World

• Why film festivals are crucial for Indian cinema to go global

• The difference between Bollywood, Hollywood & European film structures

• Funny behind-the-scenes stories (including a 3 a.m. halwa demand on set!)

• His upcoming projects, including an Indian version of Takeshi’s Castle and more

A mix of laughs, industry gossip, and deep insights into what it really takes to make films in India and abroad.

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In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor Neil Bhoopalam joins Cyrus for a witty and insightful conversation about his latest theatre project and his quirky personal passions. Neil talks about his role in 'The Horse', a Roman political satire presented by Aadyam Theatre and directed by Sunil Shanbhag, where he plays Silanus opposite Caligula—the emperor infamous for making his horse a senator. The discussion dives into the satire’s relevance today, the challenges of adapting British-style political humor for an Indian audience, and the massive scale of the production with 20 speaking roles, a Colosseum-inspired set designed by Kushal Mahant, and lighting crafted by Hidayat Sami and Yael. Away from the stage, Neil opens up about his unusual obsession—folding 1,000 origami cranes. Inspired by a personal loss, Neil shares how this meditative practice brings him peace, and how he’s already crossed the 350-mark in his crane-making journey. He even reveals the story of handing a paper crane to cricket legend Sourav Ganguly mid-flight, showing just how deeply personal yet universal this ritual has become for him. This episode blends theatre, philosophy, and personal storytelling into an engaging listen. If you’re curious about Indian theatre, Aadyam productions, Sunil Shanbhag’s direction, acting techniques, or the balance between art and life, this episode with Neil Bhoopalam is a must-listen.

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Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta joins Cyrus to share raw, hilarious, and eye-opening stories from his decades in cinema. From being a teenage AD on Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah, to witnessing the chaos of Dharmendra’s larger-than-life shoots, to working with stars like Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham - Gupta opens up about the madness, egos, and jugaad that shaped his career.

He talks about the evolution of Bollywood sets - from single assistants and handwritten call sheets to today’s six-van entourages. Plus, stories of pranks, continuity blunders, and his upcoming book with Sanjay Dutt.

If you love behind-the-scenes stories, old-school Bollywood anecdotes, and unfiltered honesty, this episode is a must-watch!

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