Welcome to Cyrus Says!

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Tusharr Kumar, CEO of OML, and Preranaa Khatri, CBO of OML, reveal how the company grew from representing independent musicians to becoming a major force across comedy, creators, branded content, production and sports entertainment. They explain what OML looks for in new talent, how artists are discovered and why collaboration between a creator and their manager matters so much.

They also talk about the rise of Indian stand-up comedy, OML’s journey with NH7 Weekender, producing over 70 shows for streaming platforms, Zakir Khan’s international success, the impact of the AIB Roast and how creators such as Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi and Kullu have built loyal communities. The conversation also covers brand collaborations, censorship in comedy, influencer marketing and why social media could change the future of Indian sports content.

Watch the full episode of Cyrus Says for an entertaining look at the business behind India’s biggest comedians, creators and digital entertainment brands.

Welcome to Cyrus Says!
On this episode of Cyrus Says, Tusharr Kumar, CEO of OML, and Preranaa Khatri, CBO of OML, reveal how the company grew from representing independent musicians to becoming a major force across comedy, creators, branded content, production and sports entertainment. They explain what OML looks for in new talent, how artists are discovered and why collaboration between a creator and their manager matters so much.
They also talk about the rise of Indian stand-up comedy, OML&rsquo;s journey with NH7 Weekender, producing over 70 shows for streaming platforms, Zakir Khan&rsquo;s international success, the impact of the AIB Roast and how creators such as Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi and Kullu have built loyal communities. The conversation also covers brand collaborations, censorship in comedy, influencer marketing and why social media could change the future of Indian sports content. Watch the full episode of Cyrus Says for an entertaining look at the business behind India&rsquo;s biggest comedians, creators and digital entertainment brands.

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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Tusharr Kumar & Preranaa Khatri on OML, India’s Creator Economy and the Future of Entertainment |  Cyrus Says

Actor, theatre artist, writer and performer Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic reunion filled with old stories, friendly insults and theatrical disasters.

Gopal talks about his podcast Pehla Pehla, where guests revisit important first experiences from their lives, and explains why stories of first flights, performances, paycheques and journeys from smaller cities deserve to be remembered.

The conversation also returns to Gopal and Cyrus’s long association on The Week That Wasn’t. They recall improvised sketches, makeup battles, disappearing accents, Kunal Vijaykar’s unique working style and the complete lack of seriousness that made the show memorable.

Gopal also shares stories from Indian theatre: performing for only two people, watching serious scenes get destroyed by accidental stage entrances, getting lost during a performance after drinking and falling onstage while playing Duryodhan. They also discuss his live musical show Jupiter Pe Juice, comedy cricket and his earliest stage and camera experiences.

It is part interview, part roast and part reunion between two longtime collaborators who believe that real friendship includes relentless disrespect.

Subscribe, comment and share the episode with someone who still misses The Week That Wasn’t.

Actor, theatre artist, writer and performer Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic reunion filled with old stories, friendly insults and theatrical disasters.
Gopal talks about his podcast Pehla Pehla, where guests revisit important first experiences from their lives, and explains why stories of first flights, performances, paycheques and journeys from smaller cities deserve to be remembered.
The conversation also returns to Gopal and Cyrus&rsquo;s long association on The Week That Wasn&rsquo;t. They recall improvised sketches, makeup battles, disappearing accents, Kunal Vijaykar&rsquo;s unique working style and the complete lack of seriousness that made the show memorable.
Gopal also shares stories from Indian theatre: performing for only two people, watching serious scenes get destroyed by accidental stage entrances, getting lost during a performance after drinking and falling onstage while playing Duryodhan. They also discuss his live musical show Jupiter Pe Juice, comedy cricket and his earliest stage and camera experiences.
It is part interview, part roast and part reunion between two longtime collaborators who believe that real friendship includes relentless disrespect.
Subscribe, comment and share the episode with someone who still misses The Week That Wasn&rsquo;t.

Gopal Datt on Theatre Chaos, Pehla Pehla and 17 Years with Cyrus | Pehla Pehla X Cyrus Says 

Stand-up comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic, sharp and deeply funny conversation about political protests, Mumbai life and the everyday absurdities of modern India.

Fresh from attending the protest at Shivaji Park, Punit shares what he witnessed on the ground, how the gathering grew and what happened when the police began detaining participants, including fellow comedians. Cyrus and Punit discuss the importance of dissent, media coverage of protests, political communication, celebrity reactions and the sudden wave of political content across social media.

Naturally, the conversation repeatedly returns to Punit’s true area of expertise: Mumbai’s trains. A delayed AC local and a wasted ₹70 ticket become the starting point for a larger discussion about Indian infrastructure, public transport and political accountability.

The episode also covers Punit’s alleged girlfriend, Gopal Datt’s new podcast, unusual viral marriages, political mattresses, Mumbai restaurant inspections, Indian-Chinese food and a chaotic fact-or-fiction quiz involving dabbawalas, Pepsi, Soviet warships and ladies’ special trains.

Watch till the end for politics, protest stories, train trivia and classic Cyrus Says derailments.

Stand-up comedian Punit Pania joins Cyrus Broacha for a chaotic, sharp and deeply funny conversation about political protests, Mumbai life and the everyday absurdities of modern India.
Fresh from attending the protest at Shivaji Park, Punit shares what he witnessed on the ground, how the gathering grew and what happened when the police began detaining participants, including fellow comedians. Cyrus and Punit discuss the importance of dissent, media coverage of protests, political communication, celebrity reactions and the sudden wave of political content across social media.
Naturally, the conversation repeatedly returns to Punit&rsquo;s true area of expertise: Mumbai&rsquo;s trains. A delayed AC local and a wasted ₹70 ticket become the starting point for a larger discussion about Indian infrastructure, public transport and political accountability.
The episode also covers Punit&rsquo;s alleged girlfriend, Gopal Datt&rsquo;s new podcast, unusual viral marriages, political mattresses, Mumbai restaurant inspections, Indian-Chinese food and a chaotic fact-or-fiction quiz involving dabbawalas, Pepsi, Soviet warships and ladies&rsquo; special trains.
Watch till the end for politics, protest stories, train trivia and classic Cyrus Says derailments.

Punit Pania Returns for Trains, Politics and Peak Cyrus Says Chaos

Shailendra Singh came to talk about his book. Instead, we got Sunburn, YouTube India, Salman Khan’s hair, IPL history and Cyrus trying to find a sponsor somewhere in the wreckage.

Shailendra looks back at the early Sunburn days, including YouTube’s ₹3.25 crore broadcast deal, and explains how the festival helped push live streaming in India before everyone became a creator. The chat then drifts into cricketainment, Lalit Modi, self-help, Bollywood and the urgent question of whether Cyrus can still save his hairline.

Basically, one guest, ten industries and absolutely no chance of staying on topic.

Shailendra Singh came to talk about his book. Instead, we got Sunburn, YouTube India, Salman Khan&rsquo;s hair, IPL history and Cyrus trying to find a sponsor somewhere in the wreckage.
Shailendra looks back at the early Sunburn days, including YouTube&rsquo;s ₹3.25 crore broadcast deal, and explains how the festival helped push live streaming in India before everyone became a creator. The chat then drifts into cricketainment, Lalit Modi, self-help, Bollywood and the urgent question of whether Cyrus can still save his hairline.
Basically, one guest, ten industries and absolutely no chance of staying on topic.

Tusharr Kumar & Preranaa Khatri on OML, India’s Creator Economy and the Future of Entertainment | Cyrus Says

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