Welcome to Cyrus Says!

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Sikandar Kher joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about films, family, golf, friendships and his journey through the entertainment industry.Sikandar talks about his recent run of projects, including Monkey Man, Citadel, Ikkis, Glory and his upcoming work. He recalls getting the rare opportunity to drive a T-72 tank while shooting Ikkis, discusses working internationally and shares why he jumped at the chance to work with the Wachowskis on Sense8.  

The conversation also gets personal as Sikandar talks about his long friendship with Abhishek Bachchan and the connection between their families. He also addresses the advantages that come with having access in the film industry, admitting that connections can help open doors while ultimately leaving the work to the actor. 

From his obsession with golf and working with Ajit Agarkar to upcoming projects alongside Rajkummar Rao and conversations about Bollywood, international cinema and life as an actor, this episode is classic Cyrus Says chaos.

Listen to the full episode for Sikandar Kher at his funniest, most candid and completely unfiltered.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Sikandar Kher joins Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation about films, family, golf, friendships and his journey through the entertainment industry.Sikandar talks about his recent run of projects, including Monkey Man, Citadel, Ikkis, Glory and his upcoming work. He recalls getting the rare opportunity to drive a T-72 tank while shooting Ikkis, discusses working internationally and shares why he jumped at the chance to work with the Wachowskis on Sense8. &nbsp; The conversation also gets personal as Sikandar talks about his long friendship with Abhishek Bachchan and the connection between their families. He also addresses the advantages that come with having access in the film industry, admitting that connections can help open doors while ultimately leaving the work to the actor.&nbsp; From his obsession with golf and working with Ajit Agarkar to upcoming projects alongside Rajkummar Rao and conversations about Bollywood, international cinema and life as an actor, this episode is classic Cyrus Says chaos. Listen to the full episode for Sikandar Kher at his funniest, most candid and completely unfiltered.

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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Sikandar Kher on Monkey Man, Ikkis, Abhishek Bachchan & Life in Bollywood | Cyrus Says

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

On this episode of Cyrus Says, legendary lyricist Mehboob joins Cyrus Broacha to look back at the stories behind some of the most memorable music of the ’90s and 2000s.Mehboob talks about how meeting Ram Gopal Varma changed his career, waiting two years before finally getting the call for Rangeela, and beginning a long creative partnership with A.R. Rahman. He shares what it was like writing through the night in Chennai, how Rahman reacts to words and phonetics, and why writing lyrics is very different from writing poetry.  

He also opens up about working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, his early journey with Ismail Darbar, the struggles behind becoming a film lyricist, and why a Bollywood song needs to be understood by millions without losing its depth. Mehboob also talks about his friendship with Adnan Sami and their new song Ishq Tamasha, while sharing stories from decades of working with some of Indian cinema’s biggest filmmakers and composers.
 
 Listen to this full episode of Cyrus Says for Mehboob on A.R. Rahman, Rangeela, Ram Gopal Varma, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Adnan Sami, Bollywood music, songwriting and the stories behind iconic Hindi film songs. 

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, legendary lyricist Mehboob joins Cyrus Broacha to look back at the stories behind some of the most memorable music of the &rsquo;90s and 2000s.Mehboob talks about how meeting Ram Gopal Varma changed his career, waiting two years before finally getting the call for Rangeela, and beginning a long creative partnership with A.R. Rahman. He shares what it was like writing through the night in Chennai, how Rahman reacts to words and phonetics, and why writing lyrics is very different from writing poetry. &nbsp; He also opens up about working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, his early journey with Ismail Darbar, the struggles behind becoming a film lyricist, and why a Bollywood song needs to be understood by millions without losing its depth.&nbsp;Mehboob also talks about his friendship with Adnan Sami and their new song Ishq Tamasha, while sharing stories from decades of working with some of Indian cinema&rsquo;s biggest filmmakers and composers. &nbsp; &nbsp;Listen to this full episode of Cyrus Says for Mehboob on A.R. Rahman, Rangeela, Ram Gopal Varma, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Adnan Sami, Bollywood music, songwriting and the stories behind iconic Hindi film songs.&nbsp;

Mehboob on A.R. Rahman, Rangeela, Ram Gopal Varma & the Art of Writing Lyrics | Cyrus Says

Welcome to Cyrus Says!

On this episode of Cyrus Says, automotive journalist Cyrus Dhabhar joins Cyrus Broacha for a full-throttle conversation about cars, speed, EVs, hybrids and the madness of driving in India.

Cyrus Dhabhar talks about growing up in a motoring family, how his father helped develop the Mahindra Thar, his own collection of 12 cars, and his journey through Autocar, ZigWheels, NDTV and Top Gear India. He also breaks down whether EVs are actually better than petrol cars, why hybrids could be a great option in India, and names some of the best cars he has ever driven, including the Ferrari 296, Lamborghini and Land Rover Defender OCTA. 

They also get into the real reason the Tata Nano failed, why Cyrus Dhabhar hates the Ambassador, the story behind Lamborghini taking on Ferrari, Indian driving habits and why dashcams should probably be mandatory.    

Listen to this full episode of Cyrus Says for cars, automotive journalism, EVs, hybrids, Mahindra Thar, Ferrari, Lamborghini and plenty of motoring stories.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, automotive journalist Cyrus Dhabhar joins Cyrus Broacha for a full-throttle conversation about cars, speed, EVs, hybrids and the madness of driving in India. Cyrus Dhabhar talks about growing up in a motoring family, how his father helped develop the Mahindra Thar, his own collection of 12 cars, and his journey through Autocar, ZigWheels, NDTV and Top Gear India. He also breaks down whether EVs are actually better than petrol cars, why hybrids could be a great option in India, and names some of the best cars he has ever driven, including the Ferrari 296, Lamborghini and Land Rover Defender OCTA.&nbsp; They also get into the real reason the Tata Nano failed, why Cyrus Dhabhar hates the Ambassador, the story behind Lamborghini taking on Ferrari, Indian driving habits and why dashcams should probably be mandatory.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Listen to this full episode of Cyrus Says for cars, automotive journalism, EVs, hybrids, Mahindra Thar, Ferrari, Lamborghini and plenty of motoring stories.

Cyrus Dhabhar on Mahindra Thar, EVs, Tata Nano & India’s Car Culture! | Cyrus Says

Comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus for another chaotic edition of Cock & Bull, where political commentary, terrible jokes and the absurdities of everyday India collide.

The episode begins with Cyrus revealing that his wife has blamed Punit for the increasingly questionable humour on the podcast, forcing Punit to defend his reputation as a “clean” political comic. From there, the conversation moves through Indian politics, the Modi Chalisa event at Delhi’s Press Club, Vande Mataram, standing ovations, Mumbai street food and the crackdown on food colouring.

Punit and Cyrus also get into Gen Z work culture, after an intern reportedly prioritises the gym over a 9 AM court appearance, before discussing bizarre luxury fashion, surrogate advertising, AI-generated wedding videos, infrastructure, corruption and what Cyrus would do if he ran the PWD.

Along the way: expensive bags without chips, AI finding lost Crocs, political posters, dangerous food, Bengaluru audiences, Kandivali pride and a deeply unnecessary conversation about piles.

It’s political comedy, Indian news and classic Cyrus Says chaos with Punit Pania.

Comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus for another chaotic edition of Cock &amp; Bull, where political commentary, terrible jokes and the absurdities of everyday India collide.
The episode begins with Cyrus revealing that his wife has blamed Punit for the increasingly questionable humour on the podcast, forcing Punit to defend his reputation as a &ldquo;clean&rdquo; political comic. From there, the conversation moves through Indian politics, the Modi Chalisa event at Delhi&rsquo;s Press Club, Vande Mataram, standing ovations, Mumbai street food and the crackdown on food colouring.
Punit and Cyrus also get into Gen Z work culture, after an intern reportedly prioritises the gym over a 9 AM court appearance, before discussing bizarre luxury fashion, surrogate advertising, AI-generated wedding videos, infrastructure, corruption and what Cyrus would do if he ran the PWD.
Along the way: expensive bags without chips, AI finding lost Crocs, political posters, dangerous food, Bengaluru audiences, Kandivali pride and a deeply unnecessary conversation about piles.
It&rsquo;s political comedy, Indian news and classic Cyrus Says chaos with Punit Pania.

Sikandar Kher on Monkey Man, Ikkis, Abhishek Bachchan & Life in Bollywood | Cyrus Says

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