Cyrus Says

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Devraj Sanyal — CEO & MD of Universal Music India and one of the most influential figures in the global music industry.
But before running one of the biggest music companies in the world, Devraj was the frontman of the legendary Indian heavy metal band Brahma that dominated the Indian rock scene in the 90s.
Devraj shares the fascinating journey from performing live gigs and selling 77,000 cassette albums in the 90s to shaping the careers of some of the biggest artists in India and globally.
They discuss:
• The early days of Indian rock bands like Parikrama & Pentagram• How artists actually make money today through streaming• Why India still struggles to pay for music• The future of Bollywood music and independent artists• Universal Music’s role in building artists like AP Dhillon, Badshah and Anuv Jain• The rise of live concerts and global touring• Why mental wellness music is the next big industry
Devraj also explains how Universal Music focuses on artists and creativity first, and why understanding musicians is his biggest advantage as a CEO.
If you've ever wondered how the music industry really works, this episode is a must-watch.
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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.
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Welcome to Cyrus Says!
In this episode of Cock & Bull, Cyrus Broacha is joined by comedian Punit Pania and the conversation goes off the rails almost immediately.
They jump from Mumbai local train behaviour and people blasting reels in public to fake AI videos, global news confusion.
It’s messy, opinionated, and constantly going off on random tangents which is exactly how Cock & Bull works.
If you’re looking for structured debate or calm discussion, this is not that episode.If you enjoy chaos, random opinions, and conversations that go completely off track, you’re in the right place.
And to our regular listeners, welcome back home!
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Rahul Bhat joins Cyrus Broacha to talk about his unpredictable journey — from accidental modelling at 19 to overnight TV superstardom, a major film flop, and then disappearing for nearly 9 years.
In this candid conversation, Rahul opens up about:
Winning Mr India “by mistake”

Hina’s record-breaking TRPs

His first big film failing

The depression that followed

Why he took a 9-year break to study world cinema

Producing hit TV shows quietly

How Anurag Kashyap cast him in Ugly without an audition

The improvisation magic behind Gangs of Wasseypur & Ugly

Becoming Kennedy — a ruthless insomniac cop

Why cinema is a collaboration, not a solo art

From superstardom to reinvention, this is Rahul Bhat like you’ve never seen him.
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From selling recharge coupons in Mumbai to building a ₹40,000 crore brand — Madhav Sheth shares the real story behind Realme and India’s tech revolution.
In this explosive episode, we discuss:
Why India has no global electronics brand

How China built $500B export ecosystems

The future of zero-labour robotic factories

Why marketing budgets are overrated

How Realme disrupted offline retail

“Network is your net worth”

Why failure is more important than success

AI controlling decisions & consumer behaviour

Why luxury is just pricing psychology

Why he still flies economy despite massive success

This is a raw, unfiltered masterclass on entrepreneurship, consumer psychology, AI, and India’s manufacturing future.
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