Cyrus Brocha is an Indian presenter, theater personality, comedian and author. In 2023, he appeared as a contestant in the 2nd season of Bigg Boss OTT. The show was aired on JioCinema. He is known for his comedy podcast ‘Cyrus Says’ and TV show ‘MTV Bakra’.
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Cyrus Brocha was born on Saturday, August 7, 1971 (age 51; as of 2022) in Bombay, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. When he was five years old, he played the role of a rogue in his school play called The Emperor’s New Clothes. While studying at school, he participated in theater performances every year and wrote in the school magazine. He received prizes in English and drama. studied law at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai; However, he did not complete the law course. She later went to New York to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. Since returning to India from New York, he has acted in many commercials, TV shows and plays. Asked in an interview whether he was a quiet child, he said:
Not really, actually, not at all. That was my one problem. I was not completely silent. I remember my first report card. My father took it out the next day when some relatives came from abroad. They were playing the album. Suddenly you see how you were after all these years. There was a third or fourth standard report card that had the note: “He has the potential to score more, but as always he always talks.” That was the director’s exact remark. I was very proud of it. what! what! They laughed at me that day; Today I earn money because I speak.”
A picture of Cyrus Brocha as a child in 1983
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx): 90 kg
Hair color: salt and pepper
Eye Color: Black
family
He belongs to a middle class family in Bharuch, Gujarat. His father is Persian, and his mother is Catholic. His ancestors migrated from Rawalpindi to India after the partition of India-Pakistan in 1947.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is late lawyer Farokh Broacha. His mother’s name is Olivia Brocha. He has an older sister named Giselle.
Cyrus Brocha with his mother
wife and children
In 2001, he married Ayesha Broacha, a photographer, artist and illustrator. The couple has a daughter, Maya Broacha, and a son named Mikhail Broacha.
Cyrus Brocha with his family
signature/autograph
Career
radio jockey
When she was in college, she came into limelight when she participated in her college’s Malhari festival. He gained recognition as a radio jockey when FM radio was quite popular in India.
movie
In 1987, at the age of 15, he made his debut as a child actor in the Hindi action film Jalwa, starring Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh, in which he played a supporting role as Jyothi’s younger brother.
Cyrus Brocha in a still from the 1987 Hindi film Jalwa
In 2009, he played the role of Zaramudi, a small-time crook in Mumbai who makes money by duplicating mobile phone SIM cards, in the Hindi crime comedy film ’99’. He appeared in the lead role in the 2009 Bollywood comedy Fruit and Nut as Jolly Maker, an innocent and half-witted boy.
Cyrus Brocha on the poster of the 2009 Bollywood film Fruit and Nut
In 2015, he played a supporting role as a talk show host in the Hindi romantic drama film Roy, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez.
theater
In 1988, he performed professionally for the first time in a theater production called “Brighton Beach Memoirs”. His performance in the play turned out to be a breakthrough role for him, after which he was filmed in many theater productions. Played in more than 20 commercial theater productions.
Cyrus Broacha during the theater performance titled “How I Met Your Father” in 2017
TV show
In 1999, he appeared as Cyrus in the Zee TV sitcom ‘Hello Friends’ which was a Hindi version of one of the most popular American sitcoms ‘Friends’. His character Cyrus was inspired by Chandler Bing.
Cyrus Brocha in Zee TV’s 1999 sitcom Hello Friends
In 1999, he hosted the television show “MTV Bakra” in which he played funny jokes and practical jokes on unsuspecting citizens and celebrities and recorded their reactions using hidden cameras. In 2006, he began hosting CNN-News18’s satirical television program “The Week That Wasn’t”.
In 2007, she appeared on Sony TV’s dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ as a contestant on season 2. In 2010, she participated in the Colors TV action reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 3’ hosted by Priyanka Chopra. He finished 10th in the show. In 2023, he participated in the 2nd season of the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss OTT’ which aired on JioCinema.
Cyrus Broacha in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 house
host
He also worked as a presenter at various shows and corporate events. When he became more famous as a presenter, MTV signed him to work as a presenter. After some time, his reputation grew significantly as he became the main face of MTV. Speaking in an interview about how he auditioned for MTV’s Video Jockey, he said:
In fact, I auditioned very strangely because TV18 was making software for MTV. There was this show called MTV-U. But among us aspiring VJ’s they had a competition. The only reason I think I got it was because I was too scared. I’m not a mountain climbing guy. But we had to walk up the seven-storey building at the YMCA, Byculla and climb up. At the point where you should have gone out on the terrace, you are actually on the verge of free fall. I thought it wasn’t worth it. Forget TV shows, I used to do my bad plays and make money. It was a really funny moment because I was holding her stomach and saying, “Boss, I want you to come down.” People were having a great time, but in reality, my pants were wet inside. The worst thing was that when I came down, the operator tells me that I didn’t take a shot, can I do it again?
He had the opportunity to interview Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. He has also hosted several cricket shows including Ten Sports’ landmark ‘Chevrolet Cricket Show’. Throughout his career, he has interviewed many cricketers from different generations. He hosts NDTV’s Greenathon program every year. He works as a host and editor for a popular cricket analysis series called ESPNcricinfo Runorder. This fortnightly show features famous former cricketers like Ajit Agarkar, Tait and Hogg.
podcast
In 2015, he started the popular comedy podcast “Cyrus Says”, in which he interviews and talks with many famous people and celebrities, such as actors, athletes 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 as a dinosaur, I’ve done it all. Some things I can’t even share with my children. As an entertainer, you do whatever it takes to survive. The podcast came about when I met Amit Doshi (Founder, IVM) at a Starbucks. He told me, in a thick American accent, that I would be perfect for podcasts. At the time, I had no idea about media, but I would pretend to be me. “
In January 2010, he released his book titled ‘Karl, Aaj aur Kal’, which is a semi-autobiographical comic where he wrote about celebrities, Bollywood and politics.
2010 book cover “Karl, Aaj aur Kal”
In 2011, he released his second book, The Average Indian Male. He also works as a columnist for two prominent national newspapers and two magazines. Some of his other books published are Netagiri (2014), 23 and 1/2 Ways to Get a Girl to Like You (2016) and 231/2 Ways to Get a Girl to Like You (2019).
Advertisements
He has appeared in many television commercials and commercials for many brands and companies, including Dell, Pepsi and Unacademy.
Confrontation
defamation case
In 2013, the Tamil Nadu government filed a defamation case again against Cyrus Brocha for commenting on the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Wayalalithaa’s letter to the then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that Sri Lankan players not be allowed to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ‘The News’n’t The News’s TV CNN1.
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- Best News Anchor – News/Current Affairs for TV Show “The Week That Wasn’t” at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2007)
- Best Actor – Comedy for TV Show “The Week That Wasn’t” Indian Television Academy Awards (2008, 2009, 2011)
- Popular Comedy Creators Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2015)
- Best Show Host Award at India Audio Summit & Awards (2023)
Cyrus Brocha at the Indian Audio Summit and Awards 2023
the chosen ones
- Meals: Pathia, Lagan Nu Custard, Kachcha Khair
Facts/Trivia
- He is a fitness enthusiast and is often spotted working out at the gym. Talking about his fitness regime in an interview, he said that he did not follow a strict diet.
My diet is more than outside. I just keep eating. I eat 18-20 eggs and three protein shakes a day. I gave up alcohol; I was a drunk until 2015. I try different diets, but I can’t sacrifice the taste of food. I don’t have a cheat day, but I can’t resist potato chips and the variety of drinks the kids have. I have a ward of six years. I can resist cake and all, but I love Srihandi – anything Malay based.
Cyrus Brocha during a workout at the gym
- He is an animal lover and has two pet dogs named Mary and Peter. According to him, he feels the happiest when he is in contact with a stray dog or cat.
Cyrus Brocha with his dogs
- In February 2002, he moderated 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 revealed that he sweats a lot and never wears a sweater.
- He can bench press 380 pounds without a spot.
- He is a big cricket fan.
- He considers actor Nasiruddin Shah as his role model, and Dave Barry, Woody Allen and Ricky Gervais as his inspiration.
- In 2016 and 2019, he gave a TEDx talk.
Cyrus Broacha during his TEDx talk in 2019
- She represented MTV at the UNAIDS conference held in Hanover, Germany.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet and does not drink alcohol.
Cyrus Brocha’s Instagram post about his non-vegetarian dishes
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