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'''Cyrus Broacha''' is a TV anchor, theatre personality, comedian, political satirist, columnist, podcaster and author. He is also a prankster, best known for his show ''Bakra'' on [[MTV India|MTV]] and his show ''[[The Week That Wasn't]]'' on CNN News18 (formerly [[CNN-IBN]]). He also provided the voiceover as Angada in the cartoon film ''Ramayana''.
'''Cyrus Broacha''' is an Indian anchor, theatre personality, comedian, political satirist, columnist, podcaster and author.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The OG 'Gag'ster, Cyrus Broacha |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/feb/08/the-og-gagstercyrus-broacha-2545362.html |access-date=2023-02-20 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He is best known for his show ''Bakra'' on [[MTV India]] and ''[[The Week That Wasn't]]'' on [[CNN-News18]].


==Early years==
==Early years==


Broacha was born on 7 August 1971, 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.
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.{{cn|date=July 2023}}


Cyrus's family hails from modern day Pakistan,  moving from Rawalpindi to Mumbai after the Partition of India. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/390071/the-parsi-burial-ground-is-a-sign-of-pindis-rich-heritage/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227124549/https://dailytimes.com.pk/390071/the-parsi-burial-ground-is-a-sign-of-pindis-rich-heritage/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Cyrus's family originally hails from Baruch in Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/390071/the-parsi-burial-ground-is-a-sign-of-pindis-rich-heritage/ |title=The Parsi burial ground is a sign of Pindi's rich heritage - Daily Times |date=7 May 2019 |access-date=27 February 2020 |archive-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227124549/https://dailytimes.com.pk/390071/the-parsi-burial-ground-is-a-sign-of-pindis-rich-heritage/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
When Broacha was 12, he acted in his first Hindi film, ''[[Jalwa]]'', with [[Pankaj Parashar]], starring alongside [[Naseeruddin Shah]]. The next year, he did his first professional play, ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'', under [[Pearl Padamsee]]. The press hailed him as a child prodigy,{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} and his career in acting took off. He continued acting in plays.  
He did his first professional play, ''Brighton Beach Memoirs'' in 1985, directed by [[Pearl Padamsee]].<ref name=RJC>{{cite interview |last=Broacha |first=Cyrus |interviewer=[[Rediff.com]] |title=Cyrus Broacha's number on rediff.com |date=6 October 2000 |publisher=Rediff |location=Mumbai |url=https://www.rediff.com/broadband/2000/oct/06trans.htm |access-date=24 June 2023}}</ref> When Broacha was 15, he acted in his first Hindi film, ''[[Jalwa]]'' which was released in 1987.<ref name="auto1"/> He also worked as a radio jockey and did shows like ''Dial-In Show''  in 1993.<ref name=RJC/>


He also came into the limelight during his college's [[Malhar (festival)|Malhar festival]]. When he was in college, [[FM broadcasting|FM radio]] took off in India, and he gained a reputation as a radio jockey.
After graduation, Broacha went to the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in [[New York City]] where he studied acting for theatre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cyrus-the-cerebral/articleshow/1820073542.cms|title=Cyrus the cerebral|date=1 September 2001|via=[[The Economic Times]] |publisher=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


After graduation, Broacha went to the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in [[New York City]] where he studied acting for theatre.{{When|date=December 2019}} After returning to India, he acted in many commercials, television serials and plays. He also hosted shows and corporate events, while pursuing his passion of theatre with over 20 commercial theatre productions.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}
===Television===
He hosted many shows for [[MTV]].<ref name="auto1"/> His candid-camera show ''MTV Bakra'' ran for 8 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20000821-mtv-bakra-evolves-into-a-hugely-popular-gag-a-minute-show-779727-2000-08-21|title=MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show|date=August 21, 2000|first=Robin|last=Abreu|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-url=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|archive-date=4 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>


===MTV===
He played the role of ''Cyrus'', a character based on [[Chandler Bing]] in the Indian adaptation of American sitcom ''[[Friends]]'', titled [[Hello Friends (TV series)|Hello Friends]].<ref name=Hello/>
His popularity had MTV seeking him. As an anchor with them, his reputation grew as he became MTV's main face. He has interviewed Hindi film industry stars including [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} His candid-camera show is ''MTV Bakra''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20000821-mtv-bakra-evolves-into-a-hugely-popular-gag-a-minute-show-779727-2000-08-21|title=MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show|last=August 21|first=Robin Abreu|last2=August 21|first2=2000 ISSUE DATE|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04|last3=December 12|first3=2000UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2012 13:17|archive-url=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|archive-date=4 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
===Host===
Broacha has hosted many cricket shows including the popular Chevrolet Cricket Show on Ten Sports, and has interviewed nearly every cricketer from every generation.
 
He anchors a news satire and comedy show, ''The Week That Wasn't'' on [[CNN-IBN]], co-written and directed by friend [[Kunal Vijaykar]]. He presents the show ''Faking News'' on IBN 7, directed by his friend Vijayakar.


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.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/watch.jhtml?article=30102220 | title = Watch: Cyrus Broacha | accessdate = 2006-10-14 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060924142600/http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/watch.jhtml?article=30102220 | archivedate = 2006-09-24 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/watch.jhtml?article=30102220 | title = Watch: Cyrus Broacha | accessdate = 2006-10-14 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060924142600/http://eu.staying-alive.org/stayingalive/shells/watch.jhtml?article=30102220 | archivedate = 2006-09-24 }}</ref>


He appeared on Sony Entertainment Television's hit show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'', India's version of ''Dancing with the Stars'', and ''[[Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3]]'' on [[Colors TV]].  
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 is also a [[columnist]] who writes for two leading national papers and two magazines.{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} He hosts an annual show called ''Greenathon'' on [[NDTV]].
He was the editor and host of a [[cricket]] analysis series called ''[[ESPNcricinfo]] Runorder'', a bi-weekly show featuring former cricketers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/espncricinfo/status/851718910948855808?lang=en|title=Coming soon: RUNORDER with Cyrus Broacha #ESPNRunOrder #IPLpic.twitter.com/N6XsA9wypC|date=2017-04-11|website=@espncricinfo|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011131133/https://twitter.com/espncricinfo/status/851718910948855808?lang=en|url-status=live}}</ref>


He is currently the editor and host of a [[cricket]] analysis series called ''[[ESPNcricinfo]] Runorder'', a bi-weekly show featuring former cricketers like Agarkar, Tait, and Hogg.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/espncricinfo/status/851718910948855808?lang=en|title=Coming soon: RUNORDER with Cyrus Broacha #ESPNRunOrder #IPLpic.twitter.com/N6XsA9wypC|last=ESPNcricinfo|date=2017-04-11|website=@espncricinfo|language=en|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011131133/https://twitter.com/espncricinfo/status/851718910948855808?lang=en|url-status=live}}</ref>
He took part in the second season of [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 2)|Bigg Boss OTT]] in June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=Cyrus Broacha reveals why he agreed to take part in Bigg Boss OTT 2, talks about problems he will face inside house |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/cyrus-broacha-bigg-boss-ott-2-salman-khan-101687170648796.html |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>


===Actor===
===Actor===


Broacha has acted in the following Hindi movies:
Broacha acted in films like ''[[Jalwa]]'', ''[[99 (2009 film)|99]]'', ''[[Little Zizou]]'', ''[[Fruit and Nut (film)|Fruit and Nut]]'', ''Mumbai Chakachak'', ''[[The Shaukeens]]'', and ''[[Roy (2015 film)|Roy]]''.
 
* ''[[Jalwa]]''
* ''[[99 (2009 film)|99]]''
* ''[[Little Zizou]]''
* ''[[Fruit and Nut (film)|Fruit and Nut]]''
* ''Mumbai Chakachak''
* ''[[The Shaukeens]]''
* ''[[Roy (2015 film)|Roy]]''


===Author===
===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'', which is a riotous account of the Indian male commonly referred to as the "aam aadmi".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/18/karl-aaj-aur-kal-book-excerpt.htm | title=Karl, Aaj Aur Kal: The funny side of Bollywood | date=18 January 2010 | publisher=Rediff | accessdate=30 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808155318/http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/18/karl-aaj-aur-kal-book-excerpt.htm | archive-date=8 August 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref>
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".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/18/karl-aaj-aur-kal-book-excerpt.htm | title=Karl, Aaj Aur Kal: The funny side of Bollywood | date=18 January 2010 | publisher=Rediff | accessdate=30 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808155318/http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/18/karl-aaj-aur-kal-book-excerpt.htm | archive-date=8 August 2018 | url-status=live }}</ref>


===Podcaster===
===Podcaster===
In 2015, he started hosting a podcast called Cyrus says which got renamed to ''C& Bull'', produced by [[IVM Podcasts|IVM network]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays|title=Comedy Podcast - Cyrus Says with Cyrus Broacha|website=IVM Podcasts - Indian Podcasts for you to listen to|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204002733/https://ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays|archive-date=4 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This is a show on life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense and current affairs.
In 2015, he started hosting a podcast called ''Cyrus Says'' or ''C& Bull'', produced by [[IVM Podcasts|IVM network]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays|title=Comedy Podcast - Cyrus Says with Cyrus Broacha|website=IVM Podcasts|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204002733/https://ivmpodcasts.com/cyrussays|archive-date=4 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> This is a show about life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense and current affairs.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Cyrus Broacha is married to Ayesha,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13310927.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Cyrus Broacha: Dad's the word! | date=18 June 2002 | access-date=15 January 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025203743/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13310927.cms | archive-date=25 October 2012 | url-status=live }}</ref> a photographer. The couple have a son Mikhaail and a daughter Maya.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/09/stories/2006090901950100.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Being Cyrus Broacha | date=9 September 2006 | access-date=4 August 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013101453/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/09/stories/2006090901950100.htm | archive-date=13 October 2013 | work=[[The Hindu]] | url-status=dead }}</ref>
Cyrus Broacha is married to Ayesha,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13310927.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Cyrus Broacha: Dad's the word! | date=18 June 2002 | access-date=15 January 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025203743/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13310927.cms | archive-date=25 October 2012 | url-status=live }}</ref> a photographer. The couple have two children.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/09/stories/2006090901950100.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Being Cyrus Broacha | date=9 September 2006 | access-date=4 August 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013101453/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/09/09/stories/2006090901950100.htm | archive-date=13 October 2013 | work=[[The Hindu]] | url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
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! Year
! Show
! Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
| 1987
| ''[[Jalwa]]''
| Jyothi's younger brother
|
|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Little Zizou]]''
|
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3"|2009
|''Mumbai Chakachak''
|OK
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/21sld3.htm|title=rediff.com: On the sets of Mumbai Chakachak|website=Rediff.com|quote=Rahul Bose and Cyrus Broacha play Koka and OK respectively, cleaners who work for the BMC.}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[99 (2009 film)|99]]''
| Zaramud
|
|
|-
| ''[[Fruit and Nut (film)|Fruit and Nut]]''
| Jolly Maker
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/oct/22/slide-show-1-cyrus-broacha-and-kunal-vijaykar-chat-with-fans.htm|title=The biggest jerk in Bollywood, according to Cyrus Broacha|website=Rediff}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| ''[[The Shaukeens]]''
|
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Roy (film)|Roy]]''
| Himself
|
|
|}
 
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Show
! Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
|1996–1998
|''MTV Land''
| rowspan="5"|Host
|
|<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|first=Rohit|last=Brijnath|date=11 August 1997|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/story/19970811-cyrus-broacha-meet-the-mtv-veejay-with-the-coolest-show-in-town-831866-1997-08-10|title=Cyrus Broacha: Meet the MTV veejay with the coolest show in town|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
|1996–1998
|''MTV Made in India''
|
|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
|1997–1998
|''MTV Recycled''
|
|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
|1997–1998
|''MTV U''
|
|<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| 1999–2006
| ''MTV Bakra''
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20000821-mtv-bakra-evolves-into-a-hugely-popular-gag-a-minute-show-779727-2000-08-20|title=MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
|1999–2000
|''[[Hello Friends (TV series)|Hello Friends]]''
|Cyrus
|
|<ref name=Hello>{{cite news|last=Khosla|first=Mukesh|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99oct03/sunday/filmtv.htm|title=Yeh dosti|trans-title=This Friendship|website=[[Tribune India]]|date=3 October 1999}}</ref>
|-
| 2006–2023
| ''[[The Week That Wasn't]]''
| Host
|
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2]]''
| Contestant 
| 9th place
|
|-
| 2007–2008
| ''[[Champion Chaalbaaz No.1]]''
| Judge
|
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k7/dec/dec228.php|title=Sony to launch Champion Chaalbaaz No.1|date=18 December 2007}}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3]]''
| Contestant
| 10th place
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/meet-the-contestants-of-khatron-ke-khiladi-364020-2010-08-03|title=Meet the contestants of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
| 2010–2011
| ''MTV Bakra Returns''
| rowspan="2" |Host
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2010/sep/20/mtv-bakra-returns-188515.html|title=MTV Bakra returns|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
| 2012
| ''Greenathon''
|
|
|-
| 2021
| ''LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse''
| rowspan="2" | Contestant
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20210517-he-laughs-best-1799923-2021-05-07|title=Q+A with Cyrus Broacha on his new show, comedy, lockdown and more|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 2)|Bigg Boss OTT 2]]''
|10th place
|
|}


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Cyrus Broacha
Cyrus Broacha still6.jpg
Broacha in 2010 at a press conference for Golmaal 3
Born (1969-08-07) 7 August 1969 (age 55)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Spouse(s)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[edit]

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.[citation needed]

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

Career[edit]

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.[4] 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.[5]

Television[edit]

He hosted many shows for MTV.[4] His candid-camera show MTV Bakra ran for 8 years.[6]

He played the role of Cyrus, a character based on Chandler Bing in the Indian adaptation of American sitcom Friends, titled Hello Friends.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9]

He took part in the second season of Bigg Boss OTT in June 2023.[10]

Actor[edit]

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

Author[edit]

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".[11]

Podcaster[edit]

In 2015, he started hosting a podcast called Cyrus Says or C& Bull, produced by IVM network.[12] This is a show about life in urban India, politics, sports, civic sense and current affairs.

Personal life[edit]

Cyrus Broacha is married to Ayesha,[13] a photographer. The couple have two children.[14]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Show Role Notes Ref.
1987 Jalwa Jyothi's younger brother [4]
2008 Little Zizou
2009 Mumbai Chakachak OK [15]
99 Zaramud
Fruit and Nut Jolly Maker [16]
2014 The Shaukeens
2015 Roy Himself

Television[edit]

Year Show Role Notes Ref.
1996–1998 MTV Land Host [4]
1996–1998 MTV Made in India [4]
1997–1998 MTV Recycled [4]
1997–1998 MTV U [4]
1999–2006 MTV Bakra [17]
1999–2000 Hello Friends Cyrus [7]
2006–2023 The Week That Wasn't Host
2007 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 Contestant 9th place
2007–2008 Champion Chaalbaaz No.1 Judge [18]
2010 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 Contestant 10th place [19]
2010–2011 MTV Bakra Returns Host [20]
2012 Greenathon
2021 LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse Contestant [21]
2023 Bigg Boss OTT 2 10th place

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "The OG 'Gag'ster, Cyrus Broacha". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Parsi burial ground is a sign of Pindi's rich heritage - Daily Times". 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
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  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Brijnath, Rohit (11 August 1997). "Cyrus Broacha: Meet the MTV veejay with the coolest show in town". India Today.
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  6. ↑ Abreu, Robin (21 August 2000). "MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show". India Today. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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  9. ↑ "Coming soon: RUNORDER with Cyrus Broacha #ESPNRunOrder #IPLpic.twitter.com/N6XsA9wypC". @espncricinfo. 11 April 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  10. ↑ "Cyrus Broacha reveals why he agreed to take part in Bigg Boss OTT 2, talks about problems he will face inside house". Hindustan Times. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Karl, Aaj Aur Kal: The funny side of Bollywood". Rediff. 18 January 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Comedy Podcast - Cyrus Says with Cyrus Broacha". IVM Podcasts. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  13. ↑ "Cyrus Broacha: Dad's the word!". The Times Of India. 18 June 2002. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  14. ↑ "Being Cyrus Broacha". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 9 September 2006. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "The biggest jerk in Bollywood, according to Cyrus Broacha". Rediff.
  17. ↑ "MTV Bakra evolves into a hugely popular gag-a-minute show". India Today.
  18. ↑ "Sony to launch Champion Chaalbaaz No.1". 18 December 2007.
  19. ↑ "Meet the contestants of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 3'". India Today.
  20. ↑ "MTV Bakra returns". The New Indian Express.
  21. ↑ "Q+A with Cyrus Broacha on his new show, comedy, lockdown and more". India Today.

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