Cyrus Says

On this episode of Cyrus Says, renowned photographer and screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala joins Cyrus to talk about: Her new book 'Home in the City' that captures the city of Bombay in black and white. What she feels has changed about the maximum city over the past three decades. Her experience of working on the cult classic, Salaam Bombay. What it was like directing Cyrus and Kunal for Little Zizou. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special Cock & Bull edition, Kunal Vijaykar and Mae Thomas join Cyrus to banter about: Why Kunal hates learning lines for plays. The firecracker ban issues by the Supreme Court. How to pronounce Eggs in a Malayali accent. Why Cyrus thinks Kunal is gullible. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, PAWS founder Sunish Kunju talks to Cyrus about: How he got involved in animal rescue at a very young age. The many honorary positions he has held to protect animals, both stay and wild. How loud bombs during Diwali are harmful to animals as well as humans. What one can do to help stray animals amidst loud noises. Happy Diwali. Make it safe for everyone around you. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Educationist Neerja Birla has an insightful conversation with Cyrus about: Why she feels the need to talk about mental illnesses more openly. What she hopes to help people struggling with mental health though 'MPower' Why she hopes to reach out to people using a podcast. What the GenM concert featuring Arijit Singh is all about. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Poet Harnidh Kaur talks to Cyrus about: Why gender issues in India are much different from western countries. How her father helped her grow into a strong, independent woman. Why the pedestrian is always right. How someone suffering from depression can avail treatment for cheaper. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, the incredibly hilarious Daniel Fernandes opens up about: How we can fix the problem with Goa. Why he was fascinated with snakes at one point. How he got better at comedy by running his own rooms. Why the comedy market in India is in favour of the comedians. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Cock & Bull, Cyrus sits down with Sharanya, Navin and Amit to discuss a whole range of pressing topics The absurdity of the gun control situation in USA. Why there is no hope for mankind in 2017. Why Cyrus is the personification of a human alarm clock. Why living with other people sucks in general. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Rahul Puri, MD of Mukta Arts Ltd, has a freewheeling conversation with Cyrus about: How the shift from Wales to Haryana was a massive culture shock for him. What's it like to be an investment banker in Europe. How he came back to India for love. What was his thought behind starting Whistling Woods International Institute. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've made it to 200 episodes! And we ourselves are wondering how this happened. Nevertheless, we decided it's time to find out if there are people actually listening to the show and turns out, there are! So we got the top listeners of the show to talk to Cyrus about the things they love/hate about the podcast. And if you're reading this dear listener, you're awesome. But not as much as Cyrus. Some of the listeners' favourite episodes mentioned here are: Rahul Subramanian Rohan Joshi Neha Hiranandani Atul Khatri Rahul Bose Milan Vaishnav Cock and Bull with Amit, Kunal and Mae Kalyan Karmakar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, three young writers from AIB, Supriya Joshi, Kaavya Bector and Manaswi Mohata, talk about their respective journeys into comedy and creative writing. They also discuss what inspired them to write some of the latest sketches from All India Bakchod that explore the female perspective and have gone viral. In the AMA segment, Azeem Banatwalla and Peter Abraham join Cyrus to ask him absurd questions and discuss their new podcast, 'Mera Kaam Poker'. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cyrus Says, we are joined by Samir Saraiya, founder of ThatsPersonal.com, a website that lets you buy sexual wellness products. Listen in as he talks about: Why buying condoms from a convenience store in India is impossible. What were the difficulties he faced while setting up the business. What happened when a customer placed an order for "Baby Doll". Why he wants Kunal Vijaykar to be the brand ambassador for his website. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, celebrated architect and urban curator Rajeev Thakker talks about: The many degrees he has accumulated over the years. Why Mumbai's drainage system is perennially blocked. Why he decides to cycle everywhere in Mumbai's horrible weather. How the citizens in metropolitan cities should take charge of their areas. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, we are joined by Vishaal Asrani, director of the play 'Little Mermaid' and two of its cast members, Maahi Shah and Neelima Mehra. The trio banter with Cyrus about: The state of kids' theatre in India. How they make the mermaid swim on a live stage. The interesting roles they play in the musical 'The Little Mermaid'. What makes Vishaal a great director and cook. You can catch 'The Little Mermaid' musical live on stage. Find tickets here: https://goo.gl/YT7u5Z Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, software developer and animal lover Yash Sheth, talks about: Why maintenance workers and contractors can be a pain in the backside sometimes. How he grew fond of animals as he was growing up. How he decided to create the 'Let it Wag' app to rescue injured animals. The problems that are associated with making a social app in a capitalist economy. Download the app Let it Wag here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letitwag.mobile Support Yash's venture by contributing on Ketto: www.ketto.org/letitwag Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, renowned comedian Abish Mathew opens up about: The Mallu locality in Delhi that most people don't know about. The innovative abuses people in Haryana come up with. Why he plans to send his kids to Delhi University. How 'Son of Abish' was conceptualized out of sheer desperation. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Flarepath Founder Saurabh Kanwar, opens up about: The lack of drugs in MTV. Why he decided to risk everything by going digital. How the US Recession of 2008 worked in his favor. How the college fests have not changed in over 15 years. What motivated him to start ATKT.in. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a rain-drenched day in suburban Mumbai, Cyrus Broacha, Amit Doshi and Navin Noronha come together to bicker about: - The mystery behind Mumbai's failing infrastructure. - The importance of cynicism in one's life. - The existence of supernatural elements. - The need for a riot task force in India. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android:https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS:https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website athttp://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Founder of Indiagames and GOQii and host the The Vishal Gondal Podcast, talks to Cyrus about: How he started programming games at the age of 16 How Spider-man changed his life How he plans to change the fitness game in India with the GOQii fitness tracker. How other super achievers inspire him. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Rishabh Shah of IIMUN, talks to Cyrus about: How dozing off during lectures landed him in the Model United Nations. The interesting issues that the IIMUN is dealing with. How he became a chess pro and faced off against Magnus Carlsen and V. Anand. His other hidden talents that he juggles alongside IIMUN. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Comedian Kautuk Srivastava of SNG Comedy, talks about: Why Yoga is absolutely pointless. How the universe conspired to make him Mr Ruia 2009. How his writing is inspired by P.G. Wodehouse. His experience of working on the Indian remake of 'Everybody Loves Raymond'. Follow Cyrus Says on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Ekg9Iy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.