In this episode of Cyrus Says, we dive deep into the journey of filmmaker Nikhil Advani, tracing his life from growing up in Bombay to becoming one of Bollywood's most versatile creators. Nikhil opens up about his early days assisting Saeed Mirza, Sudhir Mishra and Karan Johar on iconic films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, before making his directorial debut with the much-loved Kal Ho Naa Ho.

We explore his career that includes failures in films like Salaam-e-Ishq, Chandni Chowk to China & taking on subjects with films like D-Day and Patiala House. He also shares insights into his journey into the world of OTT with Mumbai Diaries 26/11, a gripping medical thriller set against the backdrop of the Mumbai attacks, and Rocket Boys, a biographical series about India’s scientific pioneers.

Nikhil also talks about his upcoming projects, including Freedom at Midnight, a historical drama that delves into the partition of India. Beyond film, we discover his passion for football, especially his advocacy for Manchester City in India.

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