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Don't you wish sometimes that children came with their own self help book? Have common parenting questions answered by Dr. Gaurav Gupta, MD, Your Personal Pediatrician from Charak Clinics, India. We talk about common (& uncommon) Child care issues. For specific health questions, whatsapp@9872303775 (personal chats@Rs. 300) DISCLAIMER : This podcast aims to provide General Health information for parents. ALWAYS consult your doctor for personal health. My podcast is listed here as one of the t ...
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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Cyrus Says

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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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Comedian Sorabh Pant returns for a chaotic, hilarious AMA with Cyrus Broacha — covering everything from India’s fertility decline to gibbons being smuggled at the Mumbai airport, and Albania’s new “AI minister” giving birth to 83 digital kids. They also discuss Abish Mathew, Veer Das, Govinda’s emotional meltdown, childhood birthday sweets, and why…
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This week, Paul kicks things off with the NCAA's announcement that it will pause its proposed rule change which would have allowed student athletes to bet on professional sports. Next, Mesh recaps October's slow box office, which had the lowest ticket sales (excluding the pandemic) in nearly 3 decades. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss Taylor Sheridan…
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In this episode, Cyrus sits down with Hisham Mundol — sustainability expert, corporate leader turned environmental crusader — to talk about India’s biggest challenge: how to grow economically without wrecking the planet. From his early days working across continents to his stint at Hindustan Lever and WorldTel, Hisham shares how a “midlife crisis” …
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Rishabh Shah — entrepreneur, author, and founder of IMUN (India’s International Movement to Unite Nations) — returns to Cyrus Says to talk about his new book “Young, Wired and Not Woke.” In this no-holds-barred chat with Cyrus Broacha, Rishabh opens up about: Why young Indians are tired of being labeled “woke” Questioning religion without disrespec…
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They’re back! Cyrus Broacha and Suresh Menon — two comedy legends, one mic, and absolute chaos. In this special AMA, the duo discuss: 👉 Delhi’s toxic pollution and political “gas” 👉 Baldness and why bald men still use shampoo 👉 Marriage survival tips (with fractured wives) 👉 50+ age problems no one warned you about 👉 Indian cricket, nepotism, and B…
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This week, Paul and Mesh discuss Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the sales process that it ignited which includes many usual suspects, Comcast, Netflix, Apple, etc. Next, they reminisce about MTV's lasting cultural impact as Skydance Paramount announced that it will shutter the MTV Europe music video channels at the end of 2025. Learn…
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What really goes on inside your brain when you overthink, feel anxious, or just forget your OTP? This week on Cyrus Says, Dr. Sid Warrier, neurologist and YouTuber, joins Cyrus Broacha for a laugh-out-loud yet insightful chat about how the brain shapes our thoughts, stress, memory, and emotions. They dive into: Why Indians are wired to stress about…
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Actor, writer, and comedian Gopal Datt joins Cyrus Broacha for a laughter-filled, nostalgic, and brutally honest chat about life in theatre, the chaos of ad shoots, and his hit projects like Delhi Crime and Farzi Mushaira. Gopal opens up about the strange but beautiful addiction of theatre, why material success never matches the “high” of performin…
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Andre Timmins, the co-founder of Wizcraft and the man behind IIFA, sits down with Cyrus to reveal the untold stories from the biggest stages in the world!From pioneering India's events industry and starting Wizcraft in 1988 with just a few thousand rupees, to booking the biggest stars—Andre shares the madness.In this episode, Andre reveals: The jaw…
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This week, Paul and Mesh debate Spotify's agreement to distribute its popular Ringer video podcasts on Netflix starting in 2026. Next, Paul discusses SAG's decision to expand its jurisdiction to cover the burgeoning business of microdramas which are produced for consumption on mobile devices. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss some of California's rece…
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Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid, hilarious, and deeply nostalgic chat about his journey through Indian cinema. From sneaking into NSD classes without admission to co-writing Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Sudhir recounts his early days with legends like Kundan Shah, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Saeed Mirza — and the chaoti…
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This week on Cyrus Says AMA, Cyrus Broacha is joined by creator–comedian Pulkit Kochar, the man behind viral Bollywood trivia reels and the most meta jokes on Instagram. Pulkit opens up about: His small-town journey from Jaito near Bathinda to working with East India Comedy, Pocket Aces, and Netflix Making memes for a living and why he left a stead…
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This week, Paul begins with an explanation of California's SB 576, a new law which will require streamers to make sure their advertisements are not louder than the content of the video programming viewed by users. Next, they discuss Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl, which, despite mixed reviews from critics, continues to break records. Finally, Pa…
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Actors Arjun Mathur (Made in Heaven) and Anshuman Jha (Mastram, Lakadbaggha) join Cyrus Broacha for a hilarious, thought-provoking chat about their new film Lord Curzon Ki Haveli — a dark comedy thriller that bends genres and expectations. They talk about working together, the madness of making a “locked-room” film, the role of intimate direction i…
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Director Shashank Khaitan joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says to chat about his new film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, his love for technology, and how he balances creativity with innovation. Expect laughs, insights, and a deep dive into the making of one of Bollywood’s most anticipated romantic comedies! Exploring comedy, love, filmmaking challeng…
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In this episode, Cyrus, Aakash, and Punit answer your most Indian questions — from loud bhajan uncles on Mumbai trains to awkward Diwali gifting office politics, and missed train crushes on the Central Line. Expect chaos, sarcasm, and questionable wisdom as Cyrus tackles: India winning (and not taking) the Asia Cup The eternal struggle between work…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Cyrus sits down with Atulan and Divesh, the creators of Honey Imm Home — one of India’s most loved LGBTQ+ couple channels on Instagram and YouTube. The duo opens up about their journey of love, laughter, and life together as a gay couple in Mumbai. They share how Honey Imm Home began a…
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In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha chats with the talented Vishal Jethwa, best known for his breakthrough role in Mardaani and now starring in India’s 2026 Oscar entry – Homebound. Vishal opens up about his early days as a TV child actor, his transformation into a serious film actor, and the discipline he picked up from his mento…
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Comedian Siddhartha ‘Sid’ Shetty is back on Cyrus Says for an AMA episode full of laughter, chaos, and some accidental wisdom.Cyrus and Sid get into: Sid’s journey from corporate sales to stand-up comedy Why Navi Mumbai is the new Mumbai 👀 Cricket rants, Asia Cup hot takes & Tilak Varma love The great Garba controversy 🪘 Fusion food crimes (Avocado…
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This week, Mesh provides his One Battle After Another review and Paul recaps the initial signups for ESPN Unlimited and Fox One. Next, they discuss Marvel’s Wolverine, a PlayStation 5 game from Insomniac Studios that is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release, whose cinema-quality teaser trailer was dropped last week. Finally, Paul and Mesh debate RushTo…
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In this fun and candid episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with the multi-talented Isha Koppikar – actor, producer, and martial artist – for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, insights, and nostalgia. Isha opens up about her journey from modelling to films, working in Bollywood and South cinema, and why content is king no matter…
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From Garam Masala to Jackie Chan’s stage in Hong Kong — Neetu Chandra’s journey is anything but ordinary! 💥 In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus reconnects with actress, producer, and former national-level Taekwondo champion Neetu Chandra. She opens up about: -Breaking into Bollywood with Akshay Kumar & John Abraham in Garam Masala -Her martial art…
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It’s AMA time on Cyrus Says! 🎙️ This time, Cyrus Broacha sits down with comedian Joel D’Souza for an episode filled with hilarious chaos, unfiltered banter, and completely unprepared nonsense (as usual). From stand-up life to bodybuilding competitions gone wrong, awkward ad shoots, and imaginary girlfriends who paint, nothing is off-limits. Joel sh…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a quick recap of the biggest Emmys winners and a tribute to Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. Next, they discuss Luma AI's new video generator, Ray 3, which it describes as intelligent, iterative, and capable of producing HDR quality video. Finally, they ponder the impact of Telisha Jones, a poet whose an AI-…
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Actor, comedian, and content creator Aanchal Agrawal joins Cyrus for a hilarious and heartfelt episode — from MBA and NYU to acting school, viral reels, and why her content connects so strongly with women. In this episode, Cyrus and Aanchal dive into: -How she switched careers from MBA → NYU → corporate → acting → comedy -The story of her viral “Am…
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Celebrity photographer, producer, and talent manager Atul Kasbekar joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says for a candid and entertaining conversation. From shooting the iconic Kingfisher Calendar to building one of India’s first talent management companies, Atul shares how he has constantly reinvented himself across different industries. He opens up abou…
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In this Cyrus Says AMA Special, Cyrus is joined by comedian Shamik Chakrabarti for an hour of unfiltered banter, scams, sports, and sheer nonsense. From fake celebrity frauds (Keanu Reeves & Abraham Lincoln?!) to haunted houses charging rent, horror movie trauma, scam-crazy India, and why cricket feels pointless against UAE — nothing is spared. The…
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This week, Paul and Mesh recap New York Fashion Week which sets the trends for fashion in 2026. Next, they look forward to some of their most anticipated movies for the end of 2025. Finally, they discuss A24's reopening of the Cherry Lane Theatre in Manhattan's West Village where the hitmaker can fine tune its growth into live events and foster dir…
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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and producer Gaurav Dhingra for a freewheeling conversation on his fascinating career. From starting out at MTV to working on massive projects like Maqbool, Mangal Pandey, Jackie Chan’s The Myth, and reality shows like The Amazing Race, Gaurav takes us through the chaos, humor, and hustle of the film in…
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In this episode of Cyrus Says, actor Neil Bhoopalam joins Cyrus for a witty and insightful conversation about his latest theatre project and his quirky personal passions. Neil talks about his role in 'The Horse', a Roman political satire presented by Aadyam Theatre and directed by Sunil Shanbhag, where he plays Silanus opposite Caligula—the emperor…
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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Nielsen’s new ratings methodology which will incorporate 75M devices to provide even more accurate measurements, just in time for the start of the NFL season. Next, Mesh teases 007 First Light, the next installment in the James Bond line of video games which has gotten great initial press. Finally, Paul and Mesh …
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Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta joins Cyrus to share raw, hilarious, and eye-opening stories from his decades in cinema. From being a teenage AD on Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah, to witnessing the chaos of Dharmendra’s larger-than-life shoots, to working with stars like Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham - Gupta opens up about the madness, egos, and jugaa…
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Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari join Cyrus to talk about their brand-new film Love in Vietnam — Bollywood’s *first-ever Indo-Vietnam co-production! 🇮🇳🇻🇳 From shooting in Vietnam’s breathtaking locations, to working with legends like Raj Babbar & Farida Jalal, to their intense and intimate scenes together — nothing is off-limits in this fun, cha…
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Cyrus Says went LIVE at antiSOCIAL Mumbai — and it was absolute chaos! With comedians Sahil Shah & Zervaan Bunshah joining Cyrus on stage, nothing was off limits: Politics, Vote chori, Virat Kohli prank calls, Messi vs Ronaldo, Putin’s poop rumours, Donald Trump conspiracies, Mumbai bridge disasters — and of course, a very loud LIVE audience! This …
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In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by Arjun Sen - author, artist, and most importantly, a cancer winner. From his early days at IIT Kharagpur to building food brands like Einstein Bros. Bagels and Papa John’s, Arjun shares the rollercoaster of his career in the US corporate world. He opens up about the life-changing moment when illness …
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Vipin Sharma — NSD alumnus, editor-turned-actor, and the man behind memorable scenes in Taare Zameen Par, Gangs of Wasseypur and Raman Raghav — sits down with Cyrus to tell the true story of leaving acting, retraining abroad, and the audition that changed everything. In this episode Vipin talks about: Growing up in Delhi and the moment he realised …
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Abbas is back on the AMA and it’s gloriously unhinged: from co-parenting a cat after a breakup to an Indigo co-pilot’s loo fiasco, Dream11’s exit, Priyadarshan’s “100 and out?”, Pujara’s retirement, and whether Messi is actually coming to India. Plus: Supreme Court vs dogs, mallu-spotting hacks, and more Mumbai monsoon misery. What’s inside (highli…
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In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with one of India’s sharpest comedic voices - Anuvab Pal. From the absurdities of everyday Indian life to the quirks of colonial hangovers, Anuvab brings his trademark wit and satire to the table. The conversation wanders through history, stand-up, movies, intern…
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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the launch of two new streamers, ESPN Unlimited and Fox One, as well as Nielsen's latest report on television consumption habits. Next, they look forward to WB Animation's relaunch with Cat In The Hat slated for November 2026 with an all-star cast. Finally, Paul provide a recap of a dispute betwee…
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In this episode, Cyrus sits down with actor Akshay Oberoi for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Akshay opens up about growing up in New Jersey, his desi upbringing, and the identity crisis that came with it. He shares how he went from studying Economics & Theatre at Johns Hopkins, landing a job at Goldman Sachs, and then quitting it all…
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What happens when a mentalist enters the Cyrus Says studio? Pure chaos, laughs & jaw-dropping mind games! Karan Chauhan – comedian, magician & master mentalist – sits down with Cyrus to talk about his journey from vanishing coins in school to headlining corporate shows. But that’s not all… He blows Cyrus’ mind by: ✨ Guessing the name of Cyrus’ firs…
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This week, Mesh provides a rave review for Weapons, the sophomore effort from Zach Cregger, that is generating massive box-office buzz. Next, Paul and Mesh discuss the introduction of Sling's day, weekend, and week passes which provide a low-cost entry point to linear TV, but may ruffle feathers with TV networks. Finally, they discuss Geoffrey Hint…
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RJ Malishka, the voice of Mumbai, joins Cyrus Broacha on Cyrus Says! Celebrating 20 years at Red FM, Malishka talks about her iconic journey in radio, the viral BMC monsoon song, her behind-the-scenes stories with Vidya Balan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and what keeps her going after two decades on-air. From hosting with Cyrus in Japan to bein…
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! Bollywood star Amyra Dastur joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud chat about movies, Parsis, and the quirks of South Bombay life. From her early modelling days and awkward auditions, Amyra opens up about the chaos, charm, and comedy of her career. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Amyra reveals: How a SoBo…
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Cyrus chats with Sachin Bangera, VP – Celebrity & PR at PETA India, about what actually moves the needle for animals: rescuing elephants from circuses, ending cruel practices, using celebrity influence the right way, and why “adopt, don’t shop” matters. They swap stories about sanctuary life, policy nudges, teaching compassion (start with a plant!)…
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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with strong earnings announcements from several leading media companies. Next, they discuss the announced deal between NFL and ESPN where NFL is getting a stake in ESPN in exchange for granting ESPN additional games and media rights. Finally, they discuss Roku entering the pay-streaming game with its new budget-friend…
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Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond…
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In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with the ever-versatile Rajesh Tailang for a candid and laugh-filled conversation. Fresh off the release of his brand-new comedy-drama series Bakaiti Rajesh opens up about the heart of the show—set in Ghaziabad, steeped in middle-class chaos, and brimming with relatable family moments. We dive into his…
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