On this episode of Cyrus Says , we have a Parsi bawa in the house, Riyaaz Amlaani, who’s an entrepreneur and restaurateur based in Mumbai, India. He is the CEO and MD of Impresario Handmade Restaurants and the former President of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) from 2014 to 2017.

Catch interesting stories of what went behind building the famous restaurants chains like SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, Salt Water Cafe, & managing , antiSOCIAL & Prithvi Cafe'.

Tune in to catch up his stories from early days, before the success of such brands & his love for different foods.

On this episode of Cyrus Says , we have a Parsi bawa in the house, Riyaaz Amlaani, who’s an entrepreneur and restaurateur based in Mumbai, India. He is the CEO and MD of Impresario Handmade Restaurants and the former President of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) from 2014 to 2017.
Catch interesting stories of what went behind building the famous restaurants chains like SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, Salt Water Cafe, &amp; managing , antiSOCIAL &amp; Prithvi Cafe'.
Tune in to catch up his stories from early days, before the success of such brands &amp; his love for different foods.

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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Riyaaz Amlani from selling Shoes to building Restaurant Chains at Impresario & expanding SOCIAL

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor, who reunite to talk about their new film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, a murder mystery directed by Rajat with Vinay in the lead. The conversation moves from the film’s unusual premise to their long creative bond built through theatre, films, and years of friendship.

The episode also dips into their journey after Bheja Fry, old audition stories, theatre rehearsals, unreleased films, and the madness of working together over the years. Funny, nostalgic, and wildly unpredictable, this is a classic Cyrus Says conversation with two of Indian cinema’s most loved collaborators.

To our new listeners, this is ‘Cyrus Says’, where old friends, great stories, and total chaos come together in the best way.

And to our regular ones, Welcome back!

Welcome to Cyrus Says!
In this episode, Cyrus is joined by Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor, who reunite to talk about their new film &lsquo;Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa&rsquo;, a murder mystery directed by Rajat with Vinay in the lead. The conversation moves from the film&rsquo;s unusual premise to their long creative bond built through theatre, films, and years of friendship.
The episode also dips into their journey after Bheja Fry, old audition stories, theatre rehearsals, unreleased films, and the madness of working together over the years. Funny, nostalgic, and wildly unpredictable, this is a classic Cyrus Says conversation with two of Indian cinema&rsquo;s most loved collaborators.
To our new listeners, this is &lsquo;Cyrus Says&rsquo;, where old friends, great stories, and total chaos come together in the best way.
And to our regular ones, Welcome back!

Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor on Theatre, Friendship & ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ | Cyrus Says

What happens when you put two guys with too many opinions and not enough filters in a room together? You get this episode.

Cyrus is joined by comedian and corporate escapee Punit Pania, and from the jump, absolutely nothing is off-limits. Mumbai's train chaos, automatic doors that'll cook you alive, India's walkability crisis, and Puneet's bold 19-trains-instead-of-20 economic theory.

Then things get spicy. They dissect Samay Raina's unlikely glow-up, Ranveer Allahbadia's punchable energy, Kunal Kamra's legendary refusal to apologise, and the India-Pakistan peace talks nobody asked for but everyone has opinions about.

Also featuring: a heartfelt nod to the iconic Asha Bhosle, expired protein shakes, and an OnlyFans conversation that went exactly as far as you'd expect.

Punit's live in Gurugram on the 18th and Noida on the 19th go catch him before he pivots to railway ministry.

What happens when you put two guys with too many opinions and not enough filters in a room together? You get this episode.
Cyrus is joined by comedian and corporate escapee Punit Pania, and from the jump, absolutely nothing is off-limits. Mumbai's train chaos, automatic doors that'll cook you alive, India's walkability crisis, and Puneet's bold 19-trains-instead-of-20 economic theory.
Then things get spicy. They dissect Samay Raina's unlikely glow-up, Ranveer Allahbadia's punchable energy, Kunal Kamra's legendary refusal to apologise, and the India-Pakistan peace talks nobody asked for but everyone has opinions about.
Also featuring: a heartfelt nod to the iconic Asha Bhosle, expired protein shakes, and an OnlyFans conversation that went exactly as far as you'd expect.
Punit's live in Gurugram on the 18th and Noida on the 19th go catch him before he pivots to railway ministry.

Samay Raina, Ranveer & Everything Wrong With India ft. Punit Pania

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Angad Bedi who is an actor, athlete, former cricketer, and son of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for a cricket-packed conversation full of stories, opinions, and nostalgia. From growing up around one of India’s sharpest cricketing minds to discussing his own cricket journey, Angad brings a perspective that’s deeply personal and refreshingly honest.

The episode dives into IPL predictions, Virat Kohli’s impact, MS Dhoni’s legacy, Rishabh Pant’s comeback, T20’s influence on modern cricket, and why Test cricket still matters. If you love cricket talk with strong takes, humor, and genuine passion for the game, this one’s for you.

To our new listeners, this is ‘Cyrus Says’, where every conversation can go from sharp analysis to total chaos in seconds.

And to our regular ones, Welcome Back!

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Angad Bedi who is an actor, athlete, former cricketer, and son of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for a cricket-packed conversation full of stories, opinions, and nostalgia. From growing up around one of India&rsquo;s sharpest cricketing minds to discussing his own cricket journey, Angad brings a perspective that&rsquo;s deeply personal and refreshingly honest. The episode dives into IPL predictions, Virat Kohli&rsquo;s impact, MS Dhoni&rsquo;s legacy, Rishabh Pant&rsquo;s comeback, T20&rsquo;s influence on modern cricket, and why Test cricket still matters. If you love cricket talk with strong takes, humor, and genuine passion for the game, this one&rsquo;s for you. To our new listeners, this is &lsquo;Cyrus Says&rsquo;, where every conversation can go from sharp analysis to total chaos in seconds. And to our regular ones, Welcome Back!

Riyaaz Amlani from selling Shoes to building Restaurant Chains at Impresario & expanding SOCIAL

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