This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to film and TV writer Anand Sivakumaran. They chat about:


His college days at IIT, Powai


His very brief stint in advertising


Surviving as a full time writer


Juggling genres like Quiz shows and sitcoms to thrillers and English features


His new storytelling podcast Croc's Tales right here on IVM

They also jam on some on-the-spot storytelling. This might be the only episode of Cyrus Says to feature a history of Cyrus' esophagus.

You can listen to episodes of Croc's Tales here: https://ivm.today/2LaEUi3

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You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to film and TV writer Anand Sivakumaran. They chat about: <ul> <li> His college days at IIT, Powai </li> <li> His very brief stint in advertising </li> <li> Surviving as a full time writer </li> <li> Juggling genres like Quiz shows and sitcoms to thrillers and English features </li> <li> His new storytelling podcast Croc's Tales right here on IVM </li> </ul> They also jam on some on-the-spot storytelling. This might be the only episode of Cyrus Says to feature a history of Cyrus' esophagus. You can listen to episodes of Croc's Tales here: <a href="https://ivm.today/2LaEUi3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ivm.today/2LaEUi3</a> Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: <a href="https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy</a> You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://goo.gl/tGYdU1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/tGYdU1</a> or iOS: <a href="https://goo.gl/sZSTU5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://goo.gl/sZSTU5</a> You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>

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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This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to film and TV writer Anand Sivakumaran. They chat about:   His college days at IIT, Powai   His very brief stint in advertising   Surviving as a full time writer   Juggling genres like Quiz shows and sitcoms to...

Ep. 282: Feat. Anand Sivakumaran

On this episode of Cyrus Says we have Abbas Tyrewala ( Screenwriter, Filmmaker & Lyricist) starts with his journey in advertising, consulting for TV & what it is like growing up in Old Bombay. He shares his meeting with Raj Kumar Hirani & ended up doing ad campaigns with him during their early days. He elaborates about his work in Maqbool & creative changes he could have made to the final cut. 

Tune in to catch up about his upcoming work in War 2 , Pathaan 2 & new directorial film.

On this episode of Cyrus Says we have Abbas Tyrewala ( Screenwriter, Filmmaker &amp; Lyricist) starts with his journey in advertising, consulting for TV &amp; what it is like growing up in Old Bombay. He shares his meeting with Raj Kumar Hirani &amp; ended up doing ad campaigns with him during their early days. He elaborates about his work in Maqbool &amp; creative changes he could have made to the final cut. Tune in to catch up about his upcoming work in War 2 , Pathaan 2 &amp; new directorial film.

Abbas Tyrewala on Writing Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Directing Jaane Tu... & his bond with Vishal Bhardwaj

In this episode of Cyrus Says, bestselling author Kavita Kané joins Cyrus to discuss her revolutionary approach to Indian mythology, where she highlights the lesser-known women who played pivotal roles. With eight bestselling novels, including Karna’s Wife (2013), Sita’s Sister (2014), Menaka’s Choice (2015), Lanka’s Princess (2016), The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty (2017), Ahalya’s Awakening (2019), Sarasvati’s Gift (2021), and her latest Tara’s Truce, Kavita has been at the forefront of bringing feminism to Indian mythology.

In this episode, she dives deep into the story of Urmila and Lakshman, where Urmila, unlike Sita, didn’t have the choice to accompany her husband to Vanvas. Kavita elaborates on Karna, the unsung hero of the Mahabharata, through the eyes of his wife Uruvi, a courageous Kshatriya princess who falls in love with Karna and dares to choose him over Arjun. Uruvi’s journey to reconcile with the social implications of her marriage and gaining acceptance within Karna’s family is a gripping tale of love and intelligence.

The conversation also covers the Apsaras’ art of seduction and how Satyavati wielded more political power than Draupadi. Kavita shares her motivation behind writing these stories, her fascination with characters from the epics who are often overlooked, and how she uses fiction to bring their narratives to life.
Tune in to this insightful episode and discover Kavita Kané's inspiration and process behind her groundbreaking work!

In this episode of Cyrus Says, bestselling author Kavita Kané joins Cyrus to discuss her revolutionary approach to Indian mythology, where she highlights the lesser-known women who played pivotal roles. With eight bestselling novels, including Karna’s Wife (2013), Sita’s Sister (2014), Menaka’s Choice (2015), Lanka’s Princess (2016), The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty (2017), Ahalya’s Awakening (2019), Sarasvati’s Gift (2021), and her latest Tara’s Truce, Kavita has been at the forefront of bringing feminism to Indian mythology. In this episode, she dives deep into the story of Urmila and Lakshman, where Urmila, unlike Sita, didn’t have the choice to accompany her husband to Vanvas. Kavita elaborates on Karna, the unsung hero of the Mahabharata, through the eyes of his wife Uruvi, a courageous Kshatriya princess who falls in love with Karna and dares to choose him over Arjun. Uruvi’s journey to reconcile with the social implications of her marriage and gaining acceptance within Karna’s family is a gripping tale of love and intelligence. The conversation also covers the Apsaras’ art of seduction and how Satyavati wielded more political power than Draupadi. Kavita shares her motivation behind writing these stories, her fascination with characters from the epics who are often overlooked, and how she uses fiction to bring their narratives to life. Tune in to this insightful episode and discover Kavita Kané's inspiration and process behind her groundbreaking work!

Kavita Kane on Writing Hidden Voices of Mythological Women: Sita's Sister Urmila & Karna's Wife Urvi

In this laugh-packed AMA episode, we tackle some of the quirkiest live questions from the Youtube. Will 'pub promises' replace election pledges if certain bans are lifted in Bihar ? We discuss Albert Einstein's atomic bomb letter to US President Roosevelt sold for Rs 32.7 crore. And in China, is a pricey 'seduction camp' the secret to marital bliss? We also dive into thrilling predictions for upcoming cricket series, and explore if private space missions will soon outshine NASA.

Expect musical artists been mentioned, surprising twists & a fun dose of humor!

In this laugh-packed AMA episode, we tackle some of the quirkiest live questions from the Youtube. Will 'pub promises' replace election pledges if certain bans are lifted in Bihar ? We discuss Albert Einstein's atomic bomb letter to US President Roosevelt sold for Rs 32.7 crore. And in China, is a pricey 'seduction camp' the secret to marital bliss? We also dive into thrilling predictions for upcoming cricket series, and explore if private space missions will soon outshine NASA. Expect musical artists been mentioned, surprising twists &amp; a fun dose of humor!

Ep. 282: Feat. Anand Sivakumaran

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