How does someone go from a refugee camp to working with Gerard Butler, Liam Neeson & Apple TV+?

Elnaaz Norouzi breaks down her extraordinary life journey — from Iran to Germany to India to Hollywood — with razor-sharp honesty, humour, and insight.

This episode covers:


What refugee life actually looks like


Why Elnaaz insists on scripts in Devanagari


Learning languages as survival, not privilege


Modelling at 14 while topping school


Why Germany, Iran & India view time VERY differently


Persian history, identity & cultural erasure

How does someone go from a refugee camp to working with Gerard Butler, Liam Neeson &amp; Apple TV+?
Elnaaz Norouzi breaks down her extraordinary life journey &mdash; from Iran to Germany to India to Hollywood &mdash; with razor-sharp honesty, humour, and insight.
This episode covers:
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What refugee life actually looks like
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Why Elnaaz insists on scripts in Devanagari
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Learning languages as survival, not privilege
</li>
<li>
Modelling at 14 while topping school
</li>
<li>
Why Germany, Iran &amp; India view time VERY differently
</li>
<li>
Persian history, identity &amp; cultural erasure
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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.

Cyrus Says

 Elnaaz Norouzi’s Unbelievable Journey | From Refugee Camp to Hollywood

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Gitikka Dhar, one of India’s most seasoned live-event hosts and anchors for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation about anchoring, acting, ageism, motherhood, menopause, spirituality, and surviving the entertainment industry. From her early days in Delhi and landing high-paying anchor gigs to rebuilding her career after motherhood, Gitikka opens up about the emotional and professional realities of staying relevant in a youth-obsessed industry.

The episode also dives into her journey into acting, working with Aamir Khan, sharing screen space with Ranveer Singh, navigating rejection and comeback phases, and why experience, presence, and self-belief still matter more than industry labels. With Cyrus in full chaotic form, the conversation swings from Ozempic and parking rage to Bollywood crushes, casting, live hosting, and personal growth. 

Honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, this is Gitikka Dhar like you’ve rarely heard her before.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by&nbsp;Gitikka Dhar,&nbsp;one of India&rsquo;s most seasoned live-event hosts and anchors for a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation about anchoring, acting, ageism, motherhood, menopause, spirituality, and surviving the entertainment industry. From her early days in Delhi and landing high-paying anchor gigs to rebuilding her career after motherhood, Gitikka opens up about the emotional and professional realities of staying relevant in a youth-obsessed industry.
The episode also dives into her journey into acting, working with Aamir Khan, sharing screen space with Ranveer Singh, navigating rejection and comeback phases, and why experience, presence, and self-belief still matter more than industry labels. With Cyrus in full chaotic form, the conversation swings from Ozempic and parking rage to Bollywood crushes, casting, live hosting, and personal growth. Honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, this is Gitikka Dhar like you&rsquo;ve rarely heard her before.

Gitikka Dhar on Anchoring, Acting, Ageism, Motherhood, Menopause & Comebacks | Cyrus Says

Dr. Cyres K. Mehta joins Cyrus Broacha for a wide-ranging conversation covering medicine, fitness, racing, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience.

One of India's leading ophthalmologists, Dr. Mehta discusses growing up as the son of legendary eye surgeon Dr. Keki Mehta, building an independent practice, and his lifelong passion for excellence outside medicine.

The episode explores medical school, bodybuilding, arm wrestling, competitive shooting, Ironman cycling, motorcycle racing, and the evolution of modern eye surgery including LASIK and SMILE procedures.

A fascinating look at a life driven by curiosity, discipline, and relentless self-improvement.

Dr. Cyres K. Mehta joins Cyrus Broacha for a wide-ranging conversation covering medicine, fitness, racing, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience.
One of India's leading ophthalmologists, Dr. Mehta discusses growing up as the son of legendary eye surgeon Dr. Keki Mehta, building an independent practice, and his lifelong passion for excellence outside medicine.
The episode explores medical school, bodybuilding, arm wrestling, competitive shooting, Ironman cycling, motorcycle racing, and the evolution of modern eye surgery including LASIK and SMILE procedures.
A fascinating look at a life driven by curiosity, discipline, and relentless self-improvement.

Eye Surgery, Ironman, Superbikes & Building His Own Legacy | Cyres Mehta | Cyrus Says

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Ajay Ambekar, an ex-bureaucrat, former PRO to multiple Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, and a man who has worked deep inside the machinery of government, media strategy, culture, and VIP protocol. The conversation moves from how politicians are actually briefed, how media planning works inside government, and what VIP protocol really means, to the strange, funny, and revealing realities of Indian bureaucracy. 

The episode also dives into Ajay Ambekar’s new board game, Election Tamasha, a politically incorrect, satire-driven game based on Indian elections, dirty politics, factions, corruption, and the absurdity of power. Along the way, the two discuss board-game culture in India, election symbols, VIP convoys, ministers, protocol, and why politics is far messier, smarter, and more human than most people assume. 

Funny, sharp, and packed with insider insight, this is a must-watch for anyone curious about Indian politics and how the system really works. 

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Ajay Ambekar, an ex-bureaucrat, former PRO to multiple Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, and a man who has worked deep inside the machinery of government, media strategy, culture, and VIP protocol. The conversation moves from how politicians are actually briefed, how media planning works inside government, and what VIP protocol really means, to the strange, funny, and revealing realities of Indian bureaucracy.&nbsp; The episode also dives into Ajay Ambekar&rsquo;s new board game, Election Tamasha, a politically incorrect, satire-driven game based on Indian elections, dirty politics, factions, corruption, and the absurdity of power. Along the way, the two discuss board-game culture in India, election symbols, VIP convoys, ministers, protocol, and why politics is far messier, smarter, and more human than most people assume.&nbsp; Funny, sharp, and packed with insider insight, this is a must-watch for anyone curious about Indian politics and how the system really works.&nbsp;

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