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In this engaging episode of Cyrus Says, we delve into the fascinating journey of acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Nikhil Advani, tracing his path from his Bombay roots to becoming one of the industry's most versatile storytellers. Nikhil recounts his early days assisting notable directors like Saeed Mirza, Sudhir Mishra, and Karan Johar on classics such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham before stepping into the limelight with his directorial debut, Kal Ho Naa Ho.
We explore his career highs and lows, from experimenting with genres in Salaam-e-Ishq and Chandni Chowk to China to tackling complex subjects in D-Day and Patiala House. Nikhil also discusses his transition to OTT, revealing behind-the-scenes insights into Mumbai Diaries 26/11, a medical thriller centered on the Mumbai attacks, and Rocket Boys, a tribute to India’s scientific pioneers.
In addition, Nikhil teases upcoming projects like Freedom at Midnight, a historical drama delving into India’s partition, and shares his enthusiasm for football, especially his dedication to Manchester City.
00:00 - Cold Open
01:20 - Life At Xaviers College
05:10 - Nikkhil’s Mother & Advertising
07:32 - Kick off as Assistant Director
14:57 - Marriage with First Love
16:43 - Meeting Karan Johar
20:45 - Shahrukh Hates Love Stories
24:46 - Kal Ho Na Ho
29:36 - Working with Irrfan Khan
31:42 - Break
32:50 - Chandni Chowk To China
39:54 - Patiala House & Rishi Kapoor
43:03 - D-Day
45:45 - Dealing with Failures
47:07 - Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
48:31 - Celebrate Failures
49:58 - Freedom at Midnight
52:31 - Rocket Boys
55:12 - Ask Me Anything - Fans
1:01:55 - Love for Manchester City
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About Cyrus:
Comedian Cyrus Broacha has been entertaining Indian audiences for more than a decade with his unforgettable pranks and unmatched wit. He brings all of that to his podcast Cyrus Says. It is a light-hearted and entertaining listen where he and his guests talk, sometimes argue about sports, politics, films, traffic, food and almost any other topic that runs through Broacha’s mind that he feels a need to discuss.
Cyrus Says is a super relaxed and casual podcast that is very popular among all age groups and has crossed 1200+ episodes with 100k subscribers on YouTube. This podcast is available on the IVM podcasts app, website, YouTube channel and all the major audio streaming platforms like Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Podcasts, Gaana, Google Podcasts, etc.
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