On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the multi-talented Danish Hussain, an actor, storyteller, and theatre director who left the corporate world at 30 to pursue the performing arts. Danish shares his journey as how he dealt with his father for his love for theater & acting. They also speak about Danish founding The Hoshruba Repertory in Mumbai, and reviving the ancient art of Dastangoi. They dive into his acclaimed performances in Bombay Begum & OTT hits like Taj Mahal 1989 and Bard of Blood. Danish also talks about his latest production, Habibnama, a tribute to theatre legend Habib Tanvir, and how storytelling continues to shape his career.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the multi-talented Danish Hussain, an actor, storyteller, and theatre director who left the corporate world at 30 to pursue the performing arts. Danish shares his journey as how he dealt with his father for his love for theater &amp; acting. They also speak about Danish founding The Hoshruba Repertory in Mumbai, and reviving the ancient art of Dastangoi. They dive into his acclaimed performances in Bombay Begum &amp; OTT hits like Taj Mahal 1989 and Bard of Blood. Danish also talks about his latest production, Habibnama, a tribute to theatre legend Habib Tanvir, and how storytelling continues to shape his career.

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

Broadcasting through the week with a rotating panel of guests, Cyrus Says is the definitive show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense, traffic, kids, food, and everything that matters. Mostly.

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Danish Husain: Banking Job to Acting, Reviving Urdu Storytelling- Dastangoi & The Hoshruba Repertory

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On this episode of Cyrus Says, author Akshay Chavan joins Cyrus Broacha to talk about his new book, The Wealth Networks, and a side of Indian history shaped by trade, geography and commerce.
Akshay talks about how ancient India was connected to the world through spices, cotton, gold, silver, horses and major trade routes. 
He also gets into the Golconda diamond mines, Bihar’s role in the global saltpeter and gunpowder trade, and how places like Paithan, Bharuch, Sopara, Hormuz and Mangalore became important trading centres.
The conversation also covers Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, India’s horse trade, the wealth of the Jagat Seths, and how coffee, cotton and silver connected India to Yemen and Europe.

Listen to the full episode for a fascinating look at The Wealth Networks, ancient Indian trade, Indian history, Golconda diamonds, Harappa and how geography shaped India’s wealth.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, author Akshay Chavan joins Cyrus Broacha to talk about his new book, The Wealth Networks, and a side of Indian history shaped by trade, geography and commerce. Akshay talks about how ancient India was connected to the world through spices, cotton, gold, silver, horses and major trade routes. He also gets into the Golconda diamond mines, Bihar&rsquo;s role in the global saltpeter and gunpowder trade, and how places like Paithan, Bharuch, Sopara, Hormuz and Mangalore became important trading centres. The conversation also covers Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, India&rsquo;s horse trade, the wealth of the Jagat Seths, and how coffee, cotton and silver connected India to Yemen and Europe. Listen to the full episode for a fascinating look at The Wealth Networks, ancient Indian trade, Indian history, Golconda diamonds, Harappa and how geography shaped India&rsquo;s wealth.

Akshay Chavan on The Wealth Networks, Ancient India & How Trade Shaped History! | Cyrus Says

Shamik Chakrabarti returns to Cyrus Says after performing across Europe and Australia, with stories about international comedy audiences, Melbourne’s little penguins and life on tour.

Cyrus and Shamik then move through a suitably unpredictable collection of stories: AI replacing workers and potentially CEOs, Bengal and Durga Puja, Navratri memories, Indian politics, population numbers, restaurant inspections, Liverpool fandom, unusual international competitions and Cyrus’ story about working with Preity Zinta.

Shamik also plugs his upcoming India tour before Cyrus ends the episode by turning the interview into an interrogation about his dating life.

It’s travel, current affairs, football, technology and complete studio chaos, in other words, another episode of Cock and Bull.

Shamik Chakrabarti returns to Cyrus Says after performing across Europe and Australia, with stories about international comedy audiences, Melbourne&rsquo;s little penguins and life on tour.
Cyrus and Shamik then move through a suitably unpredictable collection of stories: AI replacing workers and potentially CEOs, Bengal and Durga Puja, Navratri memories, Indian politics, population numbers, restaurant inspections, Liverpool fandom, unusual international competitions and Cyrus&rsquo; story about working with Preity Zinta.
Shamik also plugs his upcoming India tour before Cyrus ends the episode by turning the interview into an interrogation about his dating life.
It&rsquo;s travel, current affairs, football, technology and complete studio chaos, in other words, another episode of Cock and Bull.

Penguins, Poonam, Politics and Football with Shamik Chakrabarti | Cyrus Says | Cock and Bull

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Kushal Shrivastava, Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Nikhil Ravi, the makers of Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar, join Cyrus Broacha to talk about recreating the Indian Air Force’s role in the Kargil War.

Kushal, who served in the Indian Air Force, along with Abhijeet and Nikhil, share how the series grew from an idea into a nearly five-year project. The team researched the Golden Arrows squadron, spoke to fighter pilots, veterans and families, and recreated intense MiG-21 missions, including bombing operations at extreme altitudes.

They also talk about shooting at real Air Force locations, correcting common film clichés, casting the right actors, and balancing authenticity with cinematic storytelling while respecting the real people behind the story.

Listen to the full episode for the inside story of Operation Safed Sagar, Kargil, the Indian Air Force, MiG-21s and the making of the Netflix series.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Kushal Shrivastava, Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Nikhil Ravi, the makers of Netflix&rsquo;s Operation Safed Sagar, join Cyrus Broacha to talk about recreating the Indian Air Force&rsquo;s role in the Kargil War.
Kushal, who served in the Indian Air Force, along with Abhijeet and Nikhil, share how the series grew from an idea into a nearly five-year project. The team researched the Golden Arrows squadron, spoke to fighter pilots, veterans and families, and recreated intense MiG-21 missions, including bombing operations at extreme altitudes.
They also talk about shooting at real Air Force locations, correcting common film clich&eacute;s, casting the right actors, and balancing authenticity with cinematic storytelling while respecting the real people behind the story.
Listen to the full episode for the inside story of&nbsp;Operation Safed Sagar, Kargil, the Indian Air Force, MiG-21s and the making of the Netflix series.

Danish Husain: Banking Job to Acting, Reviving Urdu Storytelling- Dastangoi & The Hoshruba Repertory

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