From TV Superstar to Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy | Rahul Bhat
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did Realme succeed? Former CEO Madhav Sheth tells all!
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indian Men Are Too Much Work? | Ft Kaneez Surka
Kaneez Surka is back in India and within minutes this episode turns into absolute Cock & Bull chaos. We start with her “Foreign Returns” tour and somehow end up debating marriage, men being “too much work,” NRIs with identity confusion, and whether Vikhroli was secretly named after Virat Kohli. (It wasn’t. We think.) Somewhere in between, we spiral into:– A doctor scoring 9/800 and still getting a PG seat– Social media bans for kids under 16– Identical twins with identical JEE scores– A ₹1 lakh luxury shirt that looks iron-burnt– A student trying to pass exams with a ₹100 bribe– And an AI expo controversy that raised more questions than answers It’s loud, it’s messy, it’s wildly opinionated and very classic Cock & Bull. If you enjoy conversations that start in South Bombay and somehow end in Vikhroli (via Bill Gates), this one’s for you. #CyrusSays #CockAndBull #KaneezSurka #Podcast #IndianComedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jugalbandi ft. Hariharan & Cyrus
Hariharan joins Cyrus Broacha to celebrate 50 years in music — from Carnatic training in Matunga to Billboard Awards with Colonial Cousins. In this unforgettable episode, Hariharan shares: How he lied at the Oberoi Hotel just to meet Mehdi Hassan Winning his first break through a music competition Singing 15,000+ songs across 10+ languages The organic jam session that created Colonial Cousins Performing “Krishna” across the world Elton John being a fan Discovering KK before he became a star Why technique gives singers longevity And why music should never be “typecast” A masterclass in humility, riyaaz, and reinvention. This is not just an interview — it’s a musical history lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Can You Sue the Government in India? | Anand Prasad on Cyrus Says
Can you sue the government in India? Corporate lawyer and author Anand Prasad joins Cyrus Broacha to discuss one of the biggest structural flaws in India’s legal system — sovereign immunity. From why you can’t easily sue a cop or government official, to the Enforcement Directorate’s unchecked power, to performance reviews for judges, gun laws, prostitution reform, and regulatory overkill — this episode dives deep into how India’s system works… and why it doesn’t. Anand also talks about: Why process matters more than outcome Why India struggles with enforcement, not laws The case for removing sovereign immunity Gun control and citizen empowerment Legalising prostitution as a safety reform Why small entrepreneurs are crushed by licences The pakoda seller regulatory trap How to truly “Unshackle the Elephant” This is a bold, unfiltered conversation about power, accountability, and whether Indians are truly free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.