In this episode of Cyrus Says, Anirban Bhattacharyya joins Cyrus to take listeners through his incredible journey across television, crime writing, and voice acting. Anirban shares his experiences as a producer on MTV-U, and his career highlights—like creating Savdhaan India, a groundbreaking true-crime series that resonated with viewers nationwide. His extensive work includes producing shows like Crime Patrol and Fear Files, and lending his voice to popular Disney-Pixar films like Cars 2 and The Wild.
Anirban dives into his successful second career as a true-crime author, discussing bestsellers like The Deadly Dozen, India’s Money Heist: The Chelembra Bank Robbery, and Swipe Right to Kill, which covers the 2018 Jaipur Tinder murder case. He also talks about his personal memoir, The Hills Are Burning, which reflects on the Gorkhaland movement, and his recent horror anthology, Enter At Your Own Risk.
Tune in to hear Anirban’s insights on crime storytelling, the evolution of Indian television, and his journey from TV production to bestselling author in this captivating episode of Cyrus Says!