Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna joins Cyrus Broacha for a fascinating conversation about music, culture, and breaking traditions.

Known for challenging the conventions of classical music, TM Krishna explains why Carnatic music should not be limited to elite spaces — and why art must constantly evolve.

In this episode we discuss:


What Carnatic music really is


Why classical music often feels inaccessible


The role of improvisation in Indian classical music


Music, caste and social hierarchies


Whether art and politics can ever be separated


Why audiences misunderstand classical music


How tradition and innovation can coexist

A thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on music, culture and the future of classical art.

Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna joins Cyrus Broacha for a fascinating conversation about music, culture, and breaking traditions.
Known for challenging the conventions of classical music, TM Krishna explains why Carnatic music should not be limited to elite spaces &mdash; and why art must constantly evolve.
In this episode we discuss:
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Music, caste and social hierarchies
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Whether art and politics can ever be separated
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Why audiences misunderstand classical music
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How tradition and innovation can coexist
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A thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion on music, culture and the future of classical art.

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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Why Classical Music Shouldn’t Be Elite ft. TM Krishna

Welcome to Cyrus Says! 

In this special episode, Cyrus Broacha is joined by his son Mikhaail Broacha for a hilarious reaction session to some of the most memorable moments from the show.

From Bollywood stars like Anupam Kher, Shruti Haasan, Ali Fazal, Jamie Lever to cricket legends like Muttiah Muralitharan and Makaya Ntini, the episode revisits iconic clips but with a twist. Mikhaail, who openly admits he doesn’t follow films or pop culture, reacts to these moments with complete honesty (and confusion).

The episode blends comedy, generational contrast, and candid conversations covering everything from celebrity culture and nepotism to fitness transformations and cricket analysis. It also dives into unexpected territory like maps, flags, and Mikhaail’s unique interests, making for a chaotic yet entertaining watch.

If you enjoy unfiltered conversations, celebrity anecdotes, and a fresh outsider perspective on Indian pop culture, this one’s for you.

Featuring:
Cyrus Broacha (Host, Comedian)
Mikail Broacha (Junior Broacha)

Follow:
Cyrus Broacha: @‌whatcyrussays
IVM Podcasts: @‌ivmpodcasts

Welcome to Cyrus Says!&nbsp;
In this special episode, Cyrus Broacha is joined by his son Mikhaail Broacha for a hilarious reaction session to some of the most memorable moments from the show.
From Bollywood stars like Anupam Kher, Shruti Haasan, Ali Fazal, Jamie Lever to cricket legends like Muttiah Muralitharan and Makaya Ntini, the episode revisits iconic clips but with a twist. Mikhaail, who openly admits he doesn&rsquo;t follow films or pop culture, reacts to these moments with complete honesty (and confusion).
The episode blends comedy, generational contrast, and candid conversations covering everything from celebrity culture and nepotism to fitness transformations and cricket analysis. It also dives into unexpected territory like maps, flags, and Mikhaail&rsquo;s unique interests, making for a chaotic yet entertaining watch.
If you enjoy unfiltered conversations, celebrity anecdotes, and a fresh outsider perspective on Indian pop culture, this one&rsquo;s for you.
Featuring: Cyrus Broacha (Host, Comedian) Mikail Broacha (Junior Broacha)
Follow: Cyrus Broacha: @&zwnj;whatcyrussays IVM Podcasts: @&zwnj;ivmpodcasts

Showed Him My Best Clips and his reaction shocked me | Mikhaail Broacha | Cyrus Says

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Prochy Mehta, Sanaya Dalal, and Sanaya Mehta Vyas for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, law, and gender within the Parsi community.

At the heart of the discussion is a critical question: Who gets to be called a Parsi? The episode explores how historical laws and their modern-day interpretations have created a divide—especially when it comes to interfaith marriages and the rights of women.

While children of Parsi men are often accepted within the community, those of Parsi women can face exclusion, raising serious questions about equality and fairness. The conversation also touches on ongoing Supreme Court cases that could potentially reshape how identity is defined in the community.

From the role of religious institutions to contradictions in policies like the “Jiyo Parsi” scheme, this episode unpacks the complex intersection of tradition, law, and personal choice.

A sharp, honest, and often humorous take on a deeply sensitive issue—this isn’t just about one community, but about identity and rights in modern India.

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha is joined by Prochy Mehta, Sanaya Dalal, and Sanaya Mehta Vyas for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, law, and gender within the Parsi community.
At the heart of the discussion is a critical question: Who gets to be called a Parsi? The episode explores how historical laws and their modern-day interpretations have created a divide&mdash;especially when it comes to interfaith marriages and the rights of women.
While children of Parsi men are often accepted within the community, those of Parsi women can face exclusion, raising serious questions about equality and fairness. The conversation also touches on ongoing Supreme Court cases that could potentially reshape how identity is defined in the community.
From the role of religious institutions to contradictions in policies like the &ldquo;Jiyo Parsi&rdquo; scheme, this episode unpacks the complex intersection of tradition, law, and personal choice.
A sharp, honest, and often humorous take on a deeply sensitive issue&mdash;this isn&rsquo;t just about one community, but about identity and rights in modern India.

Parsi Identity Explained: Law, Gender & Controversy | Cyrus Says | Prochy Mehta & Sanaya Dalal, Sanaya Mehta Vyas

Welcome to Cyrus Says !

In this episode, Cyrus is joined by actor and model Priyanka Bose for a sharp, funny, and deeply honest chat about her journey from Delhi to Mumbai, discovering performance through dance and theatre, struggling through auditions, and building a career on her own terms. From her early years in the arts to finding her footing in films, international projects, and powerful stage work, Priyanka opens up like never before. 

The conversation also dives into Nirbhaya, Lion, The Wheel of Time, life as an outsider in the industry, motherhood, marriage, money, independence, and why women owning their freedom still feels radical. Thoughtful, fearless, funny, and completely unfiltered, this is Priyanka Bose at her most real.

To our new audience, this is 'Cyrus Says', where one conversation can go from film sets and finance to feminism, food, and full-blown life philosophy.

And to our regular ones, Welcome Back!

Welcome to Cyrus Says ! In this episode, Cyrus is joined by actor and model Priyanka Bose for a sharp, funny, and deeply honest chat about her journey from Delhi to Mumbai, discovering performance through dance and theatre, struggling through auditions, and building a career on her own terms. From her early years in the arts to finding her footing in films, international projects, and powerful stage work, Priyanka opens up like never before.&nbsp; The conversation also dives into Nirbhaya, Lion, The Wheel of Time, life as an outsider in the industry, motherhood, marriage, money, independence, and why women owning their freedom still feels radical. Thoughtful, fearless, funny, and completely unfiltered, this is Priyanka Bose at her most real. To our new audience, this is 'Cyrus Says', where one conversation can go from film sets and finance to feminism, food, and full-blown life philosophy. And to our regular ones, Welcome Back!

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