Cyrus Broacha is an Indian TV anchor, theater artist, comedian, political satirist, author, and podcaster. He is best known for his show Bakra on MTV and The Week That Wasn’t on CNN News 18.In 2023,Cyru participated as a contestant in the reality digital series Bigg Boss OTT 2 hosted by Salman Khan, streaming on JioCinema.
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Wiki/Biography
Cyrus Broacha was born on Saturday, 7 August 1971 (age 51 years; as of 2022) in Bombay, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. Cyrus Broacha did his schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai and he did his college studies from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and Government Law College Mumbai and Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, New York, along with this he graduated in Political Science and also studied law but it is still incomplete.
Wiki
| Real Name | Cyrus Broacha |
| Nickname | Cyrus |
| Profession(s) | Anchor,Actor , Radio Jockey , Podcaster ,Author |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of birth | 7 August 1971 (Saturday) |
| Age (as in 2023) | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | Mumbai ,Maharashtra ,India |
| zodiac sign | Leo |
| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
| Home Town | Mumbai ,Maharashtra ,India |
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
| College/University | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai Government Law College, Mumbai, India Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York |
| Education Qualification | Graduate in Political Science Degree in Law (Incomplete) |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Listening To Music |
Height, Weight,Body Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 180 cm |
| Height (meters) | 1.80 m |
| Height (feet) | 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx.) | 90 kg |
| Weight (Pounds) | 198 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye’s Color | Salt & Pepper |
Family & Siblings
He belongs to a middle-class family. His father is Parsi, and his mother is catholic.His father’s name is Farokh Broacha, a lawyer, who has passed away. His mother’s name is Olivia Broacha. He has an elder sister named Giselle.
Family
| Parents | Father – Farokh Broacha (lawyer) Mother – Olivia Broacha  |
| Siblings | Brother – Not Known Sister – Giselle |
Boyfriends/Marriage/Children & More
Relationships/Affairs
Cyrus is married to Ayesha Broacha, a talented photographer, artist, and illustrator on 3 January 2001.The couple is blessed with two children, Mikhail Broacha (son) and Maya Broacha (daughter).
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse | Ayesha Broacha (photographer, artist, and illustrator) |
| Children | Son– Mikhail Broacha Daughter– Maya Broacha  |
Career
Cyrus made his debut in the Indian film industry at the age of 15 with the film “Jalwa” in 1987 starring Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh in lead roles. Since then, he has appeared in several advertisements, TV shows, and plays.
Then on the next year, he did his first professional play titled Brighton Beach Memoirs, under Pearl Padamsee. During his college days, he came into the limelight on Malhar festival and he also in FM radio that took off in India where he gained a reputation as a radio jockey.
In 1999, he gained prominence as the host of the popular TV show “MTV Bakra,” where he played pranks on unsuspecting individuals. He also hosted the satirical late-night TV program “The Week That Wasn’t” on CNN-News18.C
In 1999, he appeared as Cyrus in Zee TV’s sitcom ‘Hello Friends,’ which was a Hindi version of one of the most popular American sitcoms ‘Friends.’
He is a published author with books like “Karl, Aaj Aur Kal” (2010), and “The Average Indian Male” (2011) to his credit.
In 2023, he participated in the digital reality show ‘Bigg Boss OTT Season 2.’
Career
| Debut | TV: Hello Friends (1999) on Zee TV as Cyrus Podcaster: Cyrus Says (2015)  Reality Show: Bigg Boss OTT 2 (2023)  |
Controversy
Defamation Case
In 2013, a defamation case was filed against Broacha and the team by the Tamil Nadu government over his comments during the show regarding Jayalalithaa’s letter to the Prime Minister asking Sri Lankan players not to be allowed in the Indian Premier League (IPL).On the 30 May 2023, Cyrus Broacha announced on his podcast that the show had been canceled by the management at CNN News18. Cyrus further announced there would not be any more shows.
Awards
Awards
- Best Actor – Comedy for the TV show ‘The Week That Wasn’t’ at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2008, 2009, 2011)
- Best News Anchor – News/Current Affairs show for the TV show ‘The Week That Wasn’t’ at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2007)
- Popular Comedy-Creators Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards (2015)
- Best Show Host Award at the Indian Audio Summit and Awards (2023)
Some Lesser Known Facts About Cyrus Broacha
- Cyrus Broacha was born and brought up in Mumbai ,Maharashtra ,India.
- He has hosted several cricket shows including the popular ‘Chevrolet Cricket Show’ on Ten Sports and has interviewed almost every cricketer.
- He has appeared in a few reality TV shows like Jhalak Dikhhlaja and Khatron Ke Khiladi.
- He is an animal lover and has two pet dogs named Mary and Peter.
- In 2023, he participated as a contestant in the reality digital series Bigg Boss OTT 2, streaming on JioCinema.
