Hariharan joins Cyrus Broacha to celebrate 50 years in music — from Carnatic training in Matunga to Billboard Awards with Colonial Cousins.

In this unforgettable episode, Hariharan shares:


How he lied at the Oberoi Hotel just to meet Mehdi Hassan


Winning his first break through a music competition


Singing 15,000+ songs across 10+ languages


The organic jam session that created Colonial Cousins


Performing “Krishna” across the world


Elton John being a fan


Discovering KK before he became a star


Why technique gives singers longevity


And why music should never be “typecast”

A masterclass in humility, riyaaz, and reinvention.

This is not just an interview — it’s a musical history lesson.

Hariharan joins Cyrus Broacha to celebrate 50 years in music &mdash; from Carnatic training in Matunga to Billboard Awards with Colonial Cousins.
In this unforgettable episode, Hariharan shares:
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How he lied at the Oberoi Hotel just to meet Mehdi Hassan
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Winning his first break through a music competition
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Singing 15,000+ songs across 10+ languages
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The organic jam session that created Colonial Cousins
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Performing &ldquo;Krishna&rdquo; across the world
</li>
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Elton John being a fan
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Discovering KK before he became a star
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Why technique gives singers longevity
</li>
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And why music should never be &ldquo;typecast&rdquo;
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</ul>
A masterclass in humility, riyaaz, and reinvention.
This is not just an interview &mdash; it&rsquo;s a musical history lesson.

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

Jugalbandi ft. Hariharan & Cyrus

Can you sue the government in India?

Corporate lawyer and author Anand Prasad joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss one of the biggest structural flaws in India’s legal system — sovereign immunity.

From why you can’t easily sue a cop or government official, to the Enforcement Directorate’s unchecked power, to performance reviews for judges, gun laws, prostitution reform, and regulatory overkill — this episode dives deep into how India’s system works… and why it doesn’t.

Anand also talks about:


Why process matters more than outcome


Why India struggles with enforcement, not laws


The case for removing sovereign immunity


Gun control and citizen empowerment


Legalising prostitution as a safety reform


Why small entrepreneurs are crushed by licences


The pakoda seller regulatory trap


How to truly “Unshackle the Elephant”

This is a bold, unfiltered conversation about power, accountability, and whether Indians are truly free.

Can you sue the government in India?
Corporate lawyer and author Anand Prasad joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss one of the biggest structural flaws in India&rsquo;s legal system &mdash; sovereign immunity.
From why you can&rsquo;t easily sue a cop or government official, to the Enforcement Directorate&rsquo;s unchecked power, to performance reviews for judges, gun laws, prostitution reform, and regulatory overkill &mdash; this episode dives deep into how India&rsquo;s system works&hellip; and why it doesn&rsquo;t.
Anand also talks about:
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Why process matters more than outcome
</li>
<li data-start="2242" data-end="2290">
Why India struggles with enforcement, not laws
</li>
<li data-start="2291" data-end="2333">
The case for removing sovereign immunity
</li>
<li data-start="2334" data-end="2371">
Gun control and citizen empowerment
</li>
<li data-start="2372" data-end="2416">
Legalising prostitution as a safety reform
</li>
<li data-start="2417" data-end="2466">
Why small entrepreneurs are crushed by licences
</li>
<li data-start="2467" data-end="2502">
The pakoda seller regulatory trap
</li>
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How to truly &ldquo;Unshackle the Elephant&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
This is a bold, unfiltered conversation about power, accountability, and whether Indians are truly free.

“Can You Sue the Government in India? | Anand Prasad on Cyrus Says

Welcome to Cyrus Says!This week, Cyrus is joined by Shreemi Verma lawyer-turned-Bollywood insider, pop culture commentator, and full-time chaos enthusiast.

What starts as a sensible conversation about her journey from law school to celebrity media quickly spirals into PR politics, rumor economics, casting gossip, film snobbery, and the strange ecosystem that keeps Bollywood ticking.

They bounce between on-set realities, internet outrage cycles, nostalgia for peak filmi drama, and why the industry runs on vibes, speculation, and very strategic silence.

It’s fast, opinionated, mildly controversial, and absolutely uninterested in behaving.If you’re looking for carefully packaged diplomacy, this is not it.

If you enjoy strong takes, industry tea, and conversations that zigzag without warning welcome home.And to our regular listeners, welcome back home. 

Welcome to Cyrus Says!This week, Cyrus is joined by Shreemi Verma lawyer-turned-Bollywood insider, pop culture commentator, and full-time chaos enthusiast. What starts as a sensible conversation about her journey from law school to celebrity media quickly spirals into PR politics, rumor economics, casting gossip, film snobbery, and the strange ecosystem that keeps Bollywood ticking. They bounce between on-set realities, internet outrage cycles, nostalgia for peak filmi drama, and why the industry runs on vibes, speculation, and very strategic silence. It&rsquo;s fast, opinionated, mildly controversial, and absolutely uninterested in behaving.If you&rsquo;re looking for carefully packaged diplomacy, this is not it. If you enjoy strong takes, industry tea, and conversations that zigzag without warning welcome home.And to our regular listeners, welcome back home.&nbsp;

Bollywood PR, Rumours & The Stories They Don’t Tell You | Ft. Shreemi Verma

Is India really overpopulated — or have we been told the wrong story?

Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India, joins Cyrus Broacha to unpack one of the biggest myths in Indian public discourse: that “too many people” are the root of all problems.

From fertility data and census projections to the Hindu–Muslim population debate, women’s education, sterilisation myths, ageing society, and the real meaning of demographic dividend — this episode dives deep into facts, governance, and uncomfortable truths.

They also discuss:


Why women want fewer children


Why education is the best contraceptive


Why Muslim fertility rates are declining


Why South India shouldn’t be “punished” for doing well


The 1984 riots & administrative failure


Why men avoid sterilisation


The coming “Silver Dividend”


LGBTQ rights and state interference

A sharp, data-driven and surprisingly candid conversation on India’s future.

Is India really overpopulated &mdash; or have we been told the wrong story?
Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India, joins Cyrus Broacha to unpack one of the biggest myths in Indian public discourse: that &ldquo;too many people&rdquo; are the root of all problems.
From fertility data and census projections to the Hindu&ndash;Muslim population debate, women&rsquo;s education, sterilisation myths, ageing society, and the real meaning of demographic dividend &mdash; this episode dives deep into facts, governance, and uncomfortable truths.
They also discuss:
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Why women want fewer children
</li>
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Why education is the best contraceptive
</li>
<li data-start="2457" data-end="2499">
Why Muslim fertility rates are declining
</li>
<li data-start="2500" data-end="2556">
Why South India shouldn&rsquo;t be &ldquo;punished&rdquo; for doing well
</li>
<li data-start="2557" data-end="2598">
The 1984 riots &amp; administrative failure
</li>
<li data-start="2599" data-end="2628">
Why men avoid sterilisation
</li>
<li data-start="2629" data-end="2659">
The coming &ldquo;Silver Dividend&rdquo;
</li>
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LGBTQ rights and state interference
</li>
</ul>
A sharp, data-driven and surprisingly candid conversation on India&rsquo;s future.

Jugalbandi ft. Hariharan & Cyrus

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