Cyrus Says

Is India really overpopulated — or have we been told the wrong story?
Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India, joins Cyrus Broacha to unpack one of the biggest myths in Indian public discourse: that “too many people” are the root of all problems.
From fertility data and census projections to the Hindu–Muslim population debate, women’s education, sterilisation myths, ageing society, and the real meaning of demographic dividend — this episode dives deep into facts, governance, and uncomfortable truths.
They also discuss:
Why women want fewer children

Why education is the best contraceptive

Why Muslim fertility rates are declining

Why South India shouldn’t be “punished” for doing well

The 1984 riots & administrative failure

Why men avoid sterilisation

The coming “Silver Dividend”

LGBTQ rights and state interference

A sharp, data-driven and surprisingly candid conversation on India’s future.
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Legendary actor Kabir Bedi joins Cyrus Broacha for one of the most fascinating conversations ever on Cyrus Says.
From interviewing The Beatles as a young reporter (and losing the tape!), to becoming a European superstar with Sandokan, acting in a James Bond film (Octopussy), working on The Bold and the Beautiful, and meeting Princess Diana at a Bond premiere — Kabir Bedi shares unforgettable stories from over 50 years in cinema.
He also opens up about:
His new film USA vs Raj (a true story about fighting the FBI)

Working with Shabana Azmi

International superstardom in Italy

The pressures of global soap operas

His relationships, marriages, and life lessons

The glory of ancient India & Ashoka

Surviving 5 decades in one of the most insecure industries in the world

Candid, charming, reflective — this episode is about resilience, romance, reinvention, and legacy.
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Welcome to the Valentine's Day Special with Cyrus and Aisha Broacha!
After 25 years of marriage, Cyrus and Aisha return for their annual (or bi-annual) Valentine's Day episode. This year, they're tackling relationship questions from Reddit, sharing stories from their quarter-century together, and proving that lasting love doesn't always look like a Karan Johar film.
Plus: They answer Reddit's worst relationship questions, Aisha calls out entitled South Bombay behavior, Cyrus defends his food opinions (and loses), and we learn why breadcrumbing is the secret to a long marriage!
WARNING: Contains brutal honesty about marriage, zero romance, lots of bickering, and the kind of love that survives 25 years DESPITE everything.
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Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gaurav drop by Cyrus Says to talk about their upcoming Valentine’s release… and immediately lose control of the conversation.
What starts as a chat about romance, survival thrillers, and representing two very different sides of Mumbai quickly spirals into discussions about pee etiquette, tennis balls, crocodile animatronics, South Bombay clubs, Nala Supara history, and why PR teams should never trust Cyrus Broacha.
Adarsh opens up about growing up all over India, having too many names, and researching Mumbai by hanging out with rappers. Shanaya talks about freezing shoot conditions, fear of heights, swimming with crocs (almost), and staying calm while the conversation goes completely off the rails.
Funny, chaotic, awkward, and unexpectedly insightful this episode is classic Cyrus Says: zero filters, mild trauma, and lots of laughter.
👉 Watch till the end. The PR team is already stressed.
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Welcome to Cyrus Says!
In this episode of Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Amruta Khanvilkar for a conversation that happily refuses to stay on topic. They jump from MTV nostalgia and middle-class beginnings to auditions, Marathi cinema, action roles, and how careers are really built, messy, slow, and slightly chaotic.
It’s candid, funny, and completely off-script, with detours into pop culture, changing times, and stories that don’t come with neat endings.
If you’re looking for polish, this isn’t it.
If you enjoy honest chaos and real talk, welcome home.
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