Cyrus Broacha Explained

Cyrus Broacha
Birth Date:1969 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Spouse:Ayesha Broacha

Cyrus Broacha is an Indian anchor, theatre personality, comedian, political satirist, columnist, podcaster and author.[1] He is best known for his show Bakra on MTV India and The Week That Wasn't on CNN-News18.

Early years

Broacha was born on 7 August 1969, to a Parsi father and Catholic mother. He started acting at the age of five in a school play, The Emperor's New Clothes. Every year he performed and wrote for the school magazine, winning prizes for English and drama.

Cyrus's family originally hails from Bharuch in Gujarat.[2]

Career

He did his first professional play, Brighton Beach Memoirs in 1985, directed by Pearl Padamsee.[3] When Broacha was 15, he acted in his first Hindi film, Jalwa which was released in 1987. He also worked as a radio jockey and did shows like Dial-In Show in 1993.[3]

After graduation, Broacha went to the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City where he studied acting for theatre.[4]

Television

He hosted many shows for MTV. His candid-camera show MTV Bakra ran for 8 years.[5]

He played the role of Cyrus, a character based on Chandler Bing in the Indian adaptation of American sitcom Friends, titled Hello Friends.

He led India's "Rock the Vote" campaign and represented MTV at the UNAIDS conference in Hanover, Germany. He moderated the Indian segment of Be Heard - A Global Discussion With Colin Powell in February 2002.[6]

He appeared in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India's version of Dancing with the Stars, and Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3 on Colors TV.

He was the editor and host of a cricket analysis series called ESPNcricinfo Runorder, a bi-weekly show featuring former cricketers.[7]

He took part in the second season of Bigg Boss OTT in June 2023.[8]

Actor

Broacha acted in films like Jalwa, 99, Little Zizou, Fruit and Nut, Mumbai Chakachak, The Shaukeens, and Roy.

Author

In January 2010, he released his book Karl, Aaj aur Kal, a semi-autobiographical comedy about celebrities, Bollywood and politics. In 2011, he released another book, The Average Indian Male, an account of the Indian male commonly referred to as the "aam aadmi".[9]

Podcaster

In 2015, he started hosting a podcast called Cyrus Says or C& Bull, produced by IVM network.[10] This is a show about life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense and current affairs.

Personal life

Cyrus Broacha is married to Ayesha,[11] a photographer. The couple have two children.[12]

Filmography

Films

YearTitle RoleNotesRef.
1987JalwaJyothi's younger brother
2008Little Zizou
2009Mumbai ChakachakOK[13]
99Zaramud
Fruit and NutJolly Maker[14]
2014The Shaukeens
2015RoyHimself

Television

YearTitle RoleNotesRef.
1996–1998MTV LandHost[15]
1996–1998MTV Made in India
1997–1998MTV Recycled
1997–1998MTV U
1999–2006MTV Bakra[16]
1999–2000Hello FriendsCyrus[17]
2006–2023The Week That Wasn'tHost
2007Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2Contestant 9th place
2007–2008Champion Chaalbaaz No.1Judge[18]
2010Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3Contestant10th place[19]
2010–2011MTV Bakra ReturnsHost[20]
2012Greenathon
2021LOL: Hasse Toh PhasseContestant6th place[21]
2023Bigg Boss OTT 211th place (Quit)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The OG 'Gag'ster, Cyrus Broacha . 2023-02-20 . The New Indian Express. 8 February 2023 .
  2. Web site: The Parsi burial ground is a sign of Pindi's rich heritage - Daily Times . 7 May 2019 . 27 February 2020 . 27 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200227124549/https://dailytimes.com.pk/390071/the-parsi-burial-ground-is-a-sign-of-pindis-rich-heritage/ . live .
  3. Broacha . Cyrus . . Cyrus Broacha's number on rediff.com . 6 October 2000 . Rediff . Mumbai . 24 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Cyrus the cerebral. 1 September 2001. . The Times of India.
  5. Web site: MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show. August 21, 2000. Robin. Abreu. India Today. en. 2019-12-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204002657/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20000821-mtv-bakra-evolves-into-a-hugely-popular-gag-a-minute-show-779727-2000-08-21. 4 December 2019. live.
  6. Web site: Watch: Cyrus Broacha . 2006-10-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060924142600/http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/watch.jhtml?article=30102220 . 2006-09-24 .
  7. Web site: Coming soon: RUNORDER with Cyrus Broacha #ESPNRunOrder #IPLpic.twitter.com/N6XsA9wypC. 2017-04-11. @espncricinfo. en. 2019-12-04. 11 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011131133/https://twitter.com/espncricinfo/status/851718910948855808?lang=en. live.
  8. Web site: 2023-06-19 . Cyrus Broacha reveals why he agreed to take part in Bigg Boss OTT 2, talks about problems he will face inside house . 2023-06-20 . Hindustan Times . en.
  9. News: Karl, Aaj Aur Kal: The funny side of Bollywood . 18 January 2010 . Rediff . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180808155318/http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/18/karl-aaj-aur-kal-book-excerpt.htm . 8 August 2018 . live .
  10. Web site: Comedy Podcast - Cyrus Says with Cyrus Broacha. IVM Podcasts. en-US. 2019-12-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204002733/https://ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays. 4 December 2019. live.
  11. News: Cyrus Broacha: Dad's the word! . The Times Of India . 18 June 2002 . 15 January 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121025203743/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13310927.cms . 25 October 2012 . live .
  12. News: Being Cyrus Broacha . Chennai, India . 9 September 2006 . 4 August 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131013101453/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/09/stories/2006090901950100.htm . 13 October 2013 . . dead .
  13. Web site: rediff.com: On the sets of Mumbai Chakachak. Rediff.com. Rahul Bose and Cyrus Broacha play Koka and OK respectively, cleaners who work for the BMC..
  14. Web site: The biggest jerk in Bollywood, according to Cyrus Broacha. Rediff.
  15. Web site: Rohit. Brijnath. 11 August 1997. Cyrus Broacha: Meet the MTV veejay with the coolest show in town. India Today.
  16. Web site: MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show. India Today. 21 August 2000 .
  17. News: Khosla. Mukesh. Yeh dosti. This Friendship. Tribune India. 3 October 1999.
  18. Web site: Sony to launch Champion Chaalbaaz No.1. 18 December 2007.
  19. Web site: Meet the contestants of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'. India Today. 3 August 2010 .
  20. Web site: MTV Bakra returns. The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012 .
  21. Web site: Q+A with Cyrus Broacha on his new show, comedy, lockdown and more. India Today.