Best Vishal Singh Podcasts (2025)

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“We Got Sony, Swiggy, Samantha, Ritesh–Genelia & Gavaskar!” — How The League Was Built 1:05:43

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Seven-time national tennis champion Gaurav Natekar joins Cyrus for one of the most insightful sports conversations ever — from the legacy of his legendary father Nandu Natekar to the explosive rise of India’s Pickleball revolution. They dive into pickleball vs tennis, the shocking speed of the sport’s growth, how Gaurav and Aarti built the league f…

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Instant Loan Calls, JLo at 18 Crores & A Cheating Scandal?! AMA Gets Wild! 53:43

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Cyrus & Punit jump from topic to topic in the most unhinged, hilarious, brutally honest AMA episode yet. Highlights include:⭐ INSANE MOMENTS YOU’LL SEE The “cheating fiancé scandal” AMA that derails the entire show Punit’s Delhi coat lost → CRPF → Marriott → emotional note saga Makabo geography & Daisar wanting “in” The wild builder–politician nexu…

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Gyrophint: #ai based reader that detects chemicals in boxes, helping airports save lives 40:02

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In this video Ideaspring's founder, Naganand talks to Gyrophint's scientist and co-founder, Siva Umapathy, about the power of Indian deep science and Gyrophint's readers which save lives. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The beginning of Siva's India journey. 06:28 - The early days of using Raman Spectroscopy. 11:00 - Convincing people to invest in sci…

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The Real Story Behind ‘Major’ & 26/11 — Adivi Sesh Opens Up Like Never Before! 54:21

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Adivi Sesh joins Cyrus Brocha on Cyrus Says for one of the most entertaining, emotional and revealing conversations ever! From the making of Major, the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, 26/11 insights, NSG training stories, Bahubali BTS and Telugu cinema’s global rise — to hilarious confessions about California desi life, language issues, Mr. Ind…

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Ep 432: Vasant Dhar's Lifetime in Artificial Intelligence 3:27:40

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He's been working in AI since the late 1970s, and started a pioneering machine learning hedge fund in the 1990s. Now he's a professor, a podcaster, a Substacker, a yoda -- and has just written a cracking book on the subject. Vasant Dhar joins Amit Varma in episode 432 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the life and times of AI through the life a…

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From Lola Kutty to Central C, Cricket, Royalty & Chaos! ft. Anu Menon 1:01:00

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Comedian, actor and the iconic Lola Kutty, Anu Menon, is back on Cyrus Says — and this episode goes absolutely everywhere. Cyrus and Anu dive into: – Lola Kutty nostalgia & Eminem influences – A wild conversation about Central C, hip-hop, and teenage concerts – Why her 13-year-old son hates sports despite having two sports-obsessed parents – Cricke…

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Rickshaw Trauma & Middle-Finger Sign Language | AMA with Urjita 1:00:16

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Cyrus teams up with Urjita Wani for an AMA that spins out of control in minutes. There’s aunties, weddings, prawns in food, South Bombay beef with Bandra, rickshaw horror stories, auto physics, micro-dramas, uncle jokes, bad words, and Urjita bullying Cyrus for 60 straight minutes. If you’re looking for logic, skip. If you’re looking for pure comed…

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"I Went On a Date This Year…" – Raashii Khanna Reveals All 1:05:14

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Raashii Khanna joins Cyrus Says for one of her most honest, funny and insightful conversations ever. From her powerful performance in 120 Bahadur, to learning multiple languages for cinema, to breaking stereotypes in the industry — Raashii opens up like never before. In this episode, Raashii talks about: Her role as the emotional anchor in 120 Baha…

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Haq, Divorce Stories & Manoj Bajpayee’s Fever Shoot — with Suparn Verma 53:41

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Director–writer Suparn Varma joins Cyrus for a completely unfiltered conversation that swings from the deeply serious to the delightfully stupid — exactly what you expect on Cyrus Says. Suparn talks about the making of HAQ, why the Shah Bano judgement still matters 40 years later, and how women’s rights, gender roles and social change shaped his vi…

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AIB → Ads → Anarchy: Ashish Shakya Spills Everything 47:35

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Cyrus Broacha sits down with comedian–writer–legend Ashish Shakya for a full-blown chaotic episode. From AIB nostalgia to midlife crisis, India’s obsession with paparazzi, Pakistan’s politics, China fear, chicken-piece riots at weddings, pigeons, sports, influencers, and everything else wrong (and funny) about the world. This is Cyrus Says at peak …

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Amitabh, Ad Disasters & Creative Madness! ft. R. Balki 52:51

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He’s one of Indian advertising’s sharpest minds and one of Bollywood’s most distinctive filmmakers — R. Balki joins Cyrus for an unfiltered, hilarious, deeply insightful episode. Balki takes us through his iconic campaigns (Hoodibaba, Surf Excel Ha Na, Idea), the mistakes that taught him everything, the famous suitcase incident, and how a Lifebuoy …

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Beyond the Hype: Practical AI insights from Elastic with Ajay Nair 17:14

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In this episode we talk with Ajay Nair, General Manager - Platforms, Elastic, about enterprises building their business with AI. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:00 - Generative AI as a data problem. 05:18 - Driving value with AI. 09:00 - The problem of fragmentation. 11:07 - Regions and AI adoption. 14:10 - Thoughts on the developer community in India. Su…

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Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland 3:39:18

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Our Hindi Heartland has more people than the USA and Western Europe combined -- and is arguably more diverse. Ghazala Wahab joins Amit Varma in episode 431 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her research into those states -- and much else, including being an outspoken Muslim woman in India, and the future of warfare. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES…

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Munjya, Zombivli, Narbachiwadi - Marathi Horror Comedy Supremacy! ft. Aditya Sarpotdar 1:03:38

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He’s the mastermind behind Zombivli and one of India’s leading voices in the horror-comedy space — Aditya Sarpotdar joins Cyrus for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional AMA episode. From creating zombies during the pandemic, to audition tapes with tomato ketchup, to his great-grandfather making films in 1925, Aditya walks us through fou…

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From Lit Fests to Love Life & WTF News with Abbas Momin 58:30

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It’s another Ask Me Anything episode — which means total chaos, too many opinions, and the occasional coherent thought. Cyrus Broacha and Abbas Momin take on your wildest audience questions — from Tata Lit Fest stories and literary quizzes to Saudi comedy festivals, Zoran Mamdani politics, and Rakhi Sawant’s Oscar dreams. Expect unfiltered takes on…

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Abish Mathew’s Funniest Lockdown Stories & Comedy Confessions 54:37

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He’s one of India’s most loved comedians, podcasters, and internet icons — and he’s finally back on Cyrus Says! Abish Mathew joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered chat filled with laughter, nostalgia, and some very questionable food hacks. From accidentally buying 5 kilos of bhindi during lockdown to inventing a Nutella-pringles recipe, this episod…

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Major General Lakhwinder Singh on Kargil: Secrets, Strategy & the win. 1:07:31

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He’s a decorated war hero and a living legend of the Indian Army. Major General Lakhwinder Singh, author of The Kargil Untold Story, joins Cyrus Broacha for an unfiltered deep dive into the war that redefined India’s military history. From the secrecy behind Musharraf’s plan, to the role of Bofors artillery, to the raw courage of Indian soldiers, t…

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Cyrus Says X AMA Sorabh Pant: Sorabh Pant on Halloween in India, Fertility Decline & AI Babies 54:55

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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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Can India Go Green While It Grows? ft. Hisham Mundol 53:52

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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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Ep 430: Aneesh Pradhan: A Life in Hindustani Music 4:46:03

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When it comes to Hindustani music, he is both a doer and a thinker. A great tabla player, he has written books about the history and theory of music. Aneesh Pradhan joins Amit Varma in episode 430 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about his life, his music and this world we inhabit. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out…

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Faith vs Logic: Rishabh Shah on Religion, God & Modern India 53:02

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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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Suresh Menon comes for an AMA & talks Baldness, Marriage, Pee Bottles & Politics. 1:03:57

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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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Dr Sid Warrier on the Neuroscience of Anxiety, Overthinking & Indian Middle-Class Minds 1:05:47

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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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Gopal Datt on Theatre, Comedy & The Madness Behind "Farzi Mushaira". 52:02

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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 talks about IIFA, Turntables, and Michael Jacksons visit to India 56:24

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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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Ep 429: Rudraneil Sengupta is Embedded 3:25:58

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He wrote the definitive history of Indian wrestling. His longform reportage has taken him into strange territories. He embedded himself with the Delhi police and has now come out with his first crime novel. Rudraneil Sengupta joins Amit Varma in episode 429 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about he throws himself into both his life and his work. …

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Sudhir Mishra: The Rebel Filmmaker Who Changed Indian Cinema. 1:04:19

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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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Pulkit Kochar’s AMA Chaos: Sex Ed, Shah Rukh Khan & Social Media Life 49:52

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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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Arjun Mathur & Anshuman Jha Talk ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’, Intimacy & Independent Filmmaking | Cyrus Says 51:21

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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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Forging the Future with Elastic: Agentic AI and the Power of Contextual Search 17:25

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk with Baha Azarmi, the global VP, Customer Engineering, Elastic about new developments at the company. We unlock the power of Elastic's technology for corporations and how it plays a major role in the era of AI. 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Roadmap to innovation at Elastic 03:00 - Being relevant in the era …

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Shashank Khaitan on Comedy, Love & His Return to Rom-Coms | Cyrus Says 54:00

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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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Bhajans on the Train, Asia Cup Drama & Office Diwali Gifting | Cyrus Says AMA 38:13

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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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Mumbai’s Favorite Gay Couple on Love, Family & Visibility 54:42

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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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Ep 428: The Solitary Writer Meets the Impossible Man 4:24:26

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Writing biographies is solitary and difficult -- even when the subject is way more interesting than anything you could make up. Narayani Basu joins Amit Varma in episode 428 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss writing, friendship, hustling, ageing, intentionality and the subject of her latest book, the impossible KM Panikkar. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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Oscar entry 'Homebound', Mardaani, & the actor who played Akbar- Vishal Jethwa on Cyrus Says. 38:51

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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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After funding 200 plus companies, why 247VC's Shashank believes in India's future is in deep tech 1:05:21

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In this episode I meet with ace seed stage and Series-A investor Shashank Randev, the founder of 247VC. He talks about about how India is changing its outlook towards deep tech and consumer businesses. He talks about all things that will continue to make India rise over the next decade. 00:00 - Introduction to the episode in BHive. 02:53 - 247VC an…

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Sid Shetty on Quitting His Job, Comedy Hustle & AMA Madness! 39:00

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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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Isha Koppikar on Cyrus Says. 54:44

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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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“I’ve worked with 13 National Award winning Directors” - Neetu Chandra on Cyrus Says. 58:11

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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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Donald Trump: The funniest President ever?! Ft. Joel Dsouza 52:24

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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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Can Comedians Help You Find Love? Ft. Aanchal Agrawal 59:57

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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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Phyx44 & the happy cow: the recombinant milk based protein alternative for a sustainable future 19:31

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In this episode Ideaspring Capital's founder Naganand talks with Bharath Bakkaraju, the founder of Phyx44, a company manufacturing recombinant protein. They are a deep tech company that is figuring out the alternative to milk and the emission caused by dairy cattle. The numbers are stark and you have to listen to this conversation to understand why…

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Atul Kasbekar on Reinventing Himself: Photography, Fashion & Fine Living 57:35

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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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Ep 427: The Boy Who Loved Cricket -- The Vijay Lokapally Story 3:41:11

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Cricket isn't just what happens across 22 yards, and great cricket writers always go beyond the boundary. Vijay Lokapally joins Amit Varma in episode 427 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the joys and heartbreaks of a lifetime of writing about cricket -- and much else. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vijay …

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Why this tech investor wants to make farmers his partners while acquiring land for development 29:48

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In this episode I talk with Bhavdeep Reddy, angel investor in several companies and founder of Access Developers. In this four decade career he has seen it all - from the rise of #ITservices to #cloudcomputing to #ai. What has remained constant in this rise is the growth of cities and development. Bhavdeep, also known as Bobby, talks about growth t…

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Scams, Ghosts, Keanu Reeves & much more! AMA with Shamik Chakrabarti 56:38

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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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Gaurav Dhingra on Producing Angry Indian Goddesses, Jackie Chan & The Amazing Race! 1:09:33

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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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NEIL BHOOPALAM ON THEATRE, SATIRE & ORIGAMI | CYRUS SAYS 1:00:42

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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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War to deploy LLMs in enterprises is wide open, adoption of GPTs require experts - Arun of Articul8 58:42

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In this episode we talk to Arun, the founder of Articul8, an LLM company that focuses on building models specifically trained for enterprise scale and security. Learn a lot more about the AI wars in this episode, which is similar to the cloud wars that began more than a decade ago between AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. This time around star…

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Sanjay Gupta reveals Untold Stories from Bollywood Sets | Cyrus Says 1:06:41

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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…