Cyrus Broacha is an Indian anchor, theater personality, comedian and writer. In 2023, he appeared as a contestant in season 2 of Bigg Boss OTT. The show streamed on JioCinema. He is famous for his comedy podcast ‘Cyrus Says’ and TV show ‘MTV Bakra’.
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Wiki/Biography
Cyrus Broacha was born on Saturday, 7 August 1971 (age 52 years; as in 2023) in Bombay, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. When he was five years old, he played the role of a swindler in his school’s theater play ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’. When he studied in school, he used to participate in theatrical productions every year and write in the school magazine. He used to win prizes in English and Drama. He studied law at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai; Although he did not complete his law course, later on, he moved to New York to study acting for theater at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. After coming back to India from New York, he acted in many commercials, TV shows and plays. When asked in an interview whether he was a quiet child, he said,
Not really, really, not at all. That was a problem of mine. I was not calm at all. I remember my first report card. My father took it out the other day when some relatives had come from abroad. They were looking at the album. Suddenly you see what you were after so many years. There was a third or fourth grade report card with the comment: ‘He has the potential to get higher marks but as usual he is always talking.’ This was the exact comment of the principal. I was very proud of it. Ha! Ha! They were making fun of me that day; Today I am making money because I am talking.
Cyrus Broacha’s childhood image in 1983
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (Approx): 90 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Family
He belongs to a middle class family in Bharuch, Gujarat. His father is Parsi and mother is Catholic. His ancestors migrated to India from Rawalpindi after the India-Pakistan partition in 1947.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Farooq Broacha, who was a lawyer, who has passed away. His mother’s name is Olivia Broacha. He has an elder sister named Giselle.
Cyrus Broacha with his mother
wife and children
In 2001, he married photographer, artist and illustrator Ayesha Broacha. The couple have a daughter named Maya Broacha and a son named Mikhail Broacha.
Cyrus Broacha with his family
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livelihood
radio jockey
While he was studying in college, he came into limelight when he participated in the Malhar Utsav of his college. He gained recognition as a radio jockey when FM radio was quite popular in India.
film
In 1987, at the age of 15, he debuted as a child actor in the Hindi action film ‘Jalwa’ starring Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh, in which he played the supporting role of Jyoti’s younger brother.
Cyrus Broacha in a scene from the 1987 Hindi film ‘Jalwa’
In 2009, he played the role of Zaramud, a small-time crook from Mumbai who earns money by copying mobile phone SIM cards, in the Hindi crime comedy film ’99’. He appeared in the lead role of Jolly Maker, an innocent and half-witted man, in the Bollywood comedy ‘Fruit and Nut’ released in 2009.
Cyrus Broacha on the poster of the 2009 Bollywood film ‘Fruit and Nut’
In 2015, he played a supporting role of a talk show host in the Hindi romantic drama film ‘Roy’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles.
Theater
In 1988, she made her professional debut in a theatrical production titled ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’. Her performance in the play proved to be a breakthrough role for her after which she was cast in many theater plays. He has acted in more than 20 commercial theatrical productions.
Cyrus Broacha during a theater play titled ‘How I Met Your Father’ in 2017
tv show
In 1999, he appeared as Cyrus in Zee TV’s sitcom ‘Hello Friends’, a Hindi version of one of the most popular American sitcoms ‘Friends’. His character was inspired by Cyrus Chandler Bing.
Cyrus Broacha in a scene from Zee TV’s 1999 sitcom ‘Hello Friends’
In 1999, he hosted the TV show ‘MTV Bakra’, in which he played funny pranks and practical jokes on ordinary citizens and celebrities and shot their reactions using hidden cameras. In 2006, he began hosting CNN-News18’s satirical late-night TV program ‘The Week That Wasn’t’.
In 2007, he appeared as a contestant on Sony TV’s dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ Season 2. In 2010, she participated as a contestant in Colors TV’s action reality TV show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 3’ hosted by Priyanka Chopra. He secured 10th place in the show. In 2023, he participated in season 2 of the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ which streamed on JioCinema.
Cyrus Broacha inside the house of Bigg Boss OTT Season 2
host
He has also worked as a host for various shows and corporate events. When he became more famous as a host, MTV hired him to work with them as an anchor. After some time his reputation increased significantly as he became the main face of MTV. While talking about how he cleared the audition for MTV’s Video Jockey in an interview, he said,
I actually auditioned very strangely because TV18 was pitching to make software for MTV. There was this show called MTV-U. But there was a competition among us aspiring VJs. I think the only reason I got it was because I was so scared. I’m not a person who climbs mountains. But we had to climb up and down the seven-storey building at YMCA, Byculla. At the point where you had to go to the roof, you are literally on the verge of free fall. I thought it wasn’t worth it. Forget TV shows, I will do my bad dramas and make money. It was a really awkward moment because I was holding my stomach and saying, ‘Boss, I want to come down.’ People were having a lot of fun but actually my pants were wet from inside. The worst part was that when I came down, the cameraman said to me, ‘I didn’t get the shot, can we do it again?’
He has had the opportunity to interview Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan. He has also hosted several cricket shows, including Ten Sports’ notable show ‘Chevrolet Cricket Show’. Throughout his career, he has interviewed many cricketers from different generations. He hosts NDTV’s show ‘Greenathon’ every year. He works as a host and editor for the popular cricket analysis series called ESPNcricinfo Runorder. The bi-weekly show features eminent former cricketers such as Ajit Agarkar, Tait and Hogg.
podcast
In 2015, he started the popular comedy podcast ‘Cyrus Says’, in which he interviews and chats with many famous personalities and celebrities such as actors, sportsmen and artists. In an interview he talked about how he started ‘Cyrus Says’ and said,
From working in radio and television to hosting Bollywood birthday parties dressed up in dinosaur costumes, I’ve done it all. Some of these things I can’t even share with my children. As an entertainer, you do whatever you can to survive. The podcast happened when I met Amit Doshi (Founder, IVM) at a Starbucks café. He told me in a thick American accent that I would be a perfect fit for the podcast. At that time I had no knowledge about this medium but I pretended to do so.
Author
In January 2010, he launched his book titled ‘Karl, Aaj Aur Kal’, a semi-autobiographical humor book in which he writes about celebrities, Bollywood and politics.
Cover of the 2010 book ‘Carl, Today and Tomorrow’
In 2011, he launched his second book, ‘The Average Indian Male’. He also works as a columnist for two leading national newspapers and two magazines. Some of the other books published by him are ‘Netagiri’ (2014), ’23 and 1/2 Ways to Make a Girl Fall for You’ (2016), and 231/2 Ways to Make a Girl Fall for You (2019).
commercials
He has appeared in several TV commercials and commercials for various brands and companies including Dell, Pepsi and Unacademy.
Controversy
defamation case
In 2013, the Government of Tamil Nadu again filed a defamation case against Cyrus Broacha for commenting on a letter written by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalitha to the then Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh requesting that Sri Lankan players be allowed to participate. Should not be allowed. Indian Premier League (IPL) on CNN News18’s TV show ‘The Week That Wasn’t’.
award
- Best News Anchor for the TV show ‘The Week That Wasn’t’ at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2007) – News/Current Affairs
- Best Actor – Comedy for the TV show ‘The Week That Wasn’t’ at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2008, 2009, 2011)
- Popular Comedian Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2015)
- Best Show Host Award at the Indian Audio Summit & Awards (2023)
Cyrus Broacha at Indian Audio Summit & Awards 2023
Favorite
- Food: Pathiya, Lagan Nu Custard, Kachcha Kairi
Facts/General Knowledge
- He is a fitness enthusiast and is often seen working out in the gym. In an interview, while talking about his fitness regime, he shared that he does not follow a strict diet, he said,
My diet is more internal than external. I just keep eating. I consume 18-20 eggs and three protein shakes a day. I have given up alcohol; I used to drink heavily until 2015. I try to eat different diets but I cannot sacrifice the taste of food. No cheat day for me, but I can’t resist potato chips and the colored drinks the kids eat. I have the palate of a six-year-old. I can resist cakes and such, but I love shrikhand – anything cream-based.’
Cyrus Broacha working out at the gym
- He is an animal lover and has two pet dogs named Mary and Peter. According to him, he feels happiest when he comes in contact with a stray dog or cat.
Cyrus Broacha with his dogs
- In February 2002, he served as moderator for the Indian segment of ‘Be Heard – A Global Discussion with Colin Powell’.
- In 2016, he led India’s ‘Rock the Vote’ campaign.
- In an interview, he had revealed that he sweats a lot and has never worn a sweater.
- He can bench press 380 pounds without a spot.
- He is a big fan of cricket.
- He considers actor Naseeruddin Shah as his idol and Dave Barry, Woody Allen and Ricky Gervais as his inspiration.
- He gave TEDx talks in 2016 and 2019.
Cyrus Broacha during his TEDx speech in 2019
- He has represented MTV at the UNAIDS conference held in Hanover, Germany.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet and does not consume alcohol.
Cyrus Broacha’s Instagram post about his non-vegetarian diet
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