This week on Cyrus Says, we bring you the incredible journey of Tahir Raj Bhasin! From a disciplined upbringing in an Indian Air Force household to studying political science at Hindu College and screen media in Australia, Tahir's path to Bollywood is nothing short of fascinating.

Ever wondered how a young boy who discovered acting at 13 ended up playing iconic roles like Karan Rastogi in Mardaani and Sunil Gavaskar in 83? Or what it feels like to walk the red carpet at Cannes for Manto? Tahir spills it all!

He shares untold stories from the sets of Chhichhore with Nitesh Tiwari, the transformation from villain to romantic lead in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein.

This week on Cyrus Says, we bring you the incredible journey of Tahir Raj Bhasin! From a disciplined upbringing in an Indian Air Force household to studying political science at Hindu College and screen media in Australia, Tahir's path to Bollywood is nothing short of fascinating.
Ever wondered how a young boy who discovered acting at 13 ended up playing iconic roles like Karan Rastogi in Mardaani and Sunil Gavaskar in 83? Or what it feels like to walk the red carpet at Cannes for Manto? Tahir spills it all!
He shares untold stories from the sets of Chhichhore with Nitesh Tiwari, the transformation from villain to romantic lead in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein.

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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Tahir Bhasin: Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, Air Force Upbringing, Sunil Gavaskar Fun in 83 & Bollywood

Shamik Chakrabarti returns to Cyrus Says after performing across Europe and Australia, with stories about international comedy audiences, Melbourne’s little penguins and life on tour.

Cyrus and Shamik then move through a suitably unpredictable collection of stories: AI replacing workers and potentially CEOs, Bengal and Durga Puja, Navratri memories, Indian politics, population numbers, restaurant inspections, Liverpool fandom, unusual international competitions and Cyrus’ story about working with Preity Zinta.

Shamik also plugs his upcoming India tour before Cyrus ends the episode by turning the interview into an interrogation about his dating life.

It’s travel, current affairs, football, technology and complete studio chaos, in other words, another episode of Cock and Bull.

Shamik Chakrabarti returns to Cyrus Says after performing across Europe and Australia, with stories about international comedy audiences, Melbourne&rsquo;s little penguins and life on tour.
Cyrus and Shamik then move through a suitably unpredictable collection of stories: AI replacing workers and potentially CEOs, Bengal and Durga Puja, Navratri memories, Indian politics, population numbers, restaurant inspections, Liverpool fandom, unusual international competitions and Cyrus&rsquo; story about working with Preity Zinta.
Shamik also plugs his upcoming India tour before Cyrus ends the episode by turning the interview into an interrogation about his dating life.
It&rsquo;s travel, current affairs, football, technology and complete studio chaos, in other words, another episode of Cock and Bull.

Penguins, Poonam, Politics and Football with Shamik Chakrabarti | Cyrus Says | Cock and Bull

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On this episode of Cyrus Says, Kushal Shrivastava, Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Nikhil Ravi, the makers of Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar, join Cyrus Broacha to talk about recreating the Indian Air Force’s role in the Kargil War.

Kushal, who served in the Indian Air Force, along with Abhijeet and Nikhil, share how the series grew from an idea into a nearly five-year project. The team researched the Golden Arrows squadron, spoke to fighter pilots, veterans and families, and recreated intense MiG-21 missions, including bombing operations at extreme altitudes.

They also talk about shooting at real Air Force locations, correcting common film clichés, casting the right actors, and balancing authenticity with cinematic storytelling while respecting the real people behind the story.

Listen to the full episode for the inside story of Operation Safed Sagar, Kargil, the Indian Air Force, MiG-21s and the making of the Netflix series.

Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Kushal Shrivastava, Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Nikhil Ravi, the makers of Netflix&rsquo;s Operation Safed Sagar, join Cyrus Broacha to talk about recreating the Indian Air Force&rsquo;s role in the Kargil War.
Kushal, who served in the Indian Air Force, along with Abhijeet and Nikhil, share how the series grew from an idea into a nearly five-year project. The team researched the Golden Arrows squadron, spoke to fighter pilots, veterans and families, and recreated intense MiG-21 missions, including bombing operations at extreme altitudes.
They also talk about shooting at real Air Force locations, correcting common film clich&eacute;s, casting the right actors, and balancing authenticity with cinematic storytelling while respecting the real people behind the story.
Listen to the full episode for the inside story of&nbsp;Operation Safed Sagar, Kargil, the Indian Air Force, MiG-21s and the making of the Netflix series.

Operation Safed Sagar Makers on Kargil, MiG-21s & Recreating the Indian Air Force! | Cyrus Says

Before Ishwak Singh became Imran Ansari in Paatal Lok and Dr Vikram Sarabhai in Rocket Boys, he was an architect designing schools, hotels and even his own house. He was also doing unpaid theatre in Delhi and appearing in film montages that his own friends struggled to spot.

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Ishwak talks about leaving architecture for acting, his blink-and-miss appearances in Raanjhanaa and Tamasha, learning from Manoj Bajpayee on Aligarh and finally finding his breakthrough with Paatal Lok.

He also reveals how Made in Heaven changed his dating life, teaches Cyrus some sign language from Berlin, discusses playing Taapsee Pannu’s husband in Gandhari and shares details about his upcoming projects, including the film during which he fractured his foot.

Expect architecture, Delhi fights, dating apps, martial arts, Cyrus’s questionable sign language and a particularly chaotic round of Cyrus Lies.

Watch the full episode now!

Before Ishwak Singh became Imran Ansari in Paatal Lok and Dr Vikram Sarabhai in Rocket Boys, he was an architect designing schools, hotels and even his own house. He was also doing unpaid theatre in Delhi and appearing in film montages that his own friends struggled to spot.
In this episode of Cyrus Says, Ishwak talks about leaving architecture for acting, his blink-and-miss appearances in Raanjhanaa and Tamasha, learning from Manoj Bajpayee on Aligarh and finally finding his breakthrough with Paatal Lok.
He also reveals how Made in Heaven changed his dating life, teaches Cyrus some sign language from Berlin, discusses playing Taapsee Pannu&rsquo;s husband in Gandhari and shares details about his upcoming projects, including the film during which he fractured his foot.
Expect architecture, Delhi fights, dating apps, martial arts, Cyrus&rsquo;s questionable sign language and a particularly chaotic round of Cyrus Lies.
Watch the full episode now!

Tahir Bhasin: Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, Air Force Upbringing, Sunil Gavaskar Fun in 83 & Bollywood

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