Ep. 559: Chetan Bhagat Returns

This week, Cyrus welcomes back bestselling author & columnist Chetan Bhagat. Chetan is just about to release his 11th book 'One Arranged Murder'. Cyrus and Chetan discuss the new book, the plot, the inspiration, the works! They also discuss Chetan coming to the MTV offices back in the day, book testings, book promos, the value and future of bookstores, what the lockdowns in India and Singapore (where Chetan is) have been like, appearing on news TV panels, and lots more.

Check out the promo for 'One Arranged Murder': https://youtu.be/7ov_Goqnuis
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Ep. 555: feat. Parmesh Shahani

This week, Cyrus is joined by Parmesh Shahani, author and Vice President at Godrej Industries, to talk about sexuality in the Indian corporate world, to talk about his new book - Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in The Indian Workplace and what made him write it. Parmesh talks about the landmark pro and anti LGBTQ judgements by the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court over the years, how these led to conversations around sexuality, how things were changing in the corporate world and how acceptance was creeping in, around the time these judgements were coming out, and why he felt it important to document it all in his book.

Cyrus and Parmesh also get into Parmesh's life from growing up in South Bombay, having supportive parents, using the system instead of changing it, slurs he faced as a kid in school, trying to create a society where everyone can be more open and vulnerable, why it's important for the 'big guns' from various industries to come out as that will spread acceptance and get rid of fear around it. All this and a lot more on this episode of Cyrus Says.

Follow Parmesh on Instagram @parmeshshahani and on Twitter @parmeshs

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Ep. 495: feat. Laxmi Krishnan

This week, Cyrus is joined by Laxmi Krishnan, host of Lit Nama on the IVM network, to talk about the origin of her podcast and the purpose behind it, her thoughts on Chetan Bhagat, her love for literature, the state of regional literature in India, literature teachers and looking at literature in its pure form. Wow, that's a lot of 'literature'!

You can follow Laxmi on Instagram and Twitter @literarychills

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Ep. 468: feat. Naomi Datta

On this episode Cyrus is joined by author and TV producer and presenter Naomi Datta. Cyrus and Naomi talk about her new book 'How to be a Likeable Bigot' and break down some of the chapters in the book. She also reveals the Hebrew origins of her name, recollects her Mtv days with Cyrus, gives some handy corporate hacks and more.

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Ep. 393: Feat. Amish Tripathi

On this week's episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by one of India's best selling authors - Amish Tripathi. Amish talks about the shared universe of all his books, and how he drops hints through all his books, his trick of ending books on cliffhangers, the rich and inclusive history of ancient India, and his brand new book in the Ramchandra series: Raavan - Enemy of Aryavarta.

You can order Amish's new book here: https://ivm.today/2XaFKxk

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Ep. 335: Feat. Author Amrita Mahale

This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by author Amrita Mahale. Amrita and Cyrus talk about:

• Why rage and Mumbaikars go hand in hand

• Playing 'Mosquito cricket'

• Being influenced by Arundhati Roy

• Tutorials in the toilet

• Making the jump from rocket science to fiction writing

• How her debut novel 'Milk Teeth' came about

You can buy Milk Teeth here - https://amzn.to/2DJ2G1e or wherever books are sold.

You can follow Amrita on instagram @ummrita

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Ep. 276: Feat Raja Sen

This week on Cyrus Says, Cyrus talks to film critic and writer Raja Sen, who shares his non-linear career path, his stint in the world of advertising and the thorny road of film criticism in India. Cyrus and Raja also answer some quirky questions from our listeners.

You can purchase Raja's book here: https://www.amazon.com/My-First-Matinee-Baker-World/dp/0143441310

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Ep. 252: Feat. Author Vedashree Khambete-Sharma

This week on Cyrus Says, we meet author and advertising wiz Vedashree Kambete. She talks to Cyrus about her whirlwind career in the world of advertising, not giving up her surname after marriage and what drives her to derive humor from life and create unique stories.
She also drops a massive fact about the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books.

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Ep. 213 feat. Journalist Rana Ayyub

On this episode of Cyrus Says, journalist and author Rana Ayyub opens up about:

• The many jokes people have cracked on her name.
• How she went from Rakhi Sawant to Tehelka.
• How she carried out one of the bravest undercover operations in Gujarat.
• Why controversy follows her everywhere.

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Ep. 209 feat. Writer-Comedian Sorabh Pant

On this episode of Cyrus Says, writer-comedian Sorabh Pant joins Cyrus to talk about:

• How Cyrus inspired him to pursue stand-up comedy.
• His new book 'Pawan - The Flying Accountant' and how he came about the idea.
• How much money he makes per day.
• Why he feels bad for ISIS.

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Ep. 178 feat. Author Aarti Raheja

On this episode of Cyrus Says, Aarti Raheja (@aartiraheja12 on Twitter), author of 'Where One Is Not A Number', opens up about:

• What her life was like post attending college with Cyrus.
• How she learned to cope with her loss.
• The weird people who come to funerals.
• How she got to writing the book.

You can follow Aarti on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aartiraheja11/
And you can purchase the book here: http://amzn.to/2qD2MBD

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