Kayoze Irani on Directing Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran & Ibrahim Ali Khan & much more!

🎬 Kayoze Irani joins Cyrus Broacha in this laugh-packed, heartfelt episode of Cyrus Says, where he opens up about his journey from being Boman Irani’s son to becoming a full-fledged Bollywood director. Fresh off the success of his debut feature film Sarzameen, Kayoze shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, intense personal challenges, and moving revelations about working with some of the biggest names in the industry—Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Ibrahim Ali Khan. 🔥 In this episode: How Kayoze screamed at Ibrahim on set… and why that led to his best performance everThe father-son tension in Sarzameen vs the real-life warmth at the Irani homeA minus-20 degree shoot, a broken back, and why Prithviraj became his co-directorThe real story behind Kajol saying yes to a debutant directorChildhood stories, music videos with Amitabh Bachchan, and growing up around theatre legendsKunal Vijaykar’s naked habits, obsession with samosas, and why he's now part of the furnitureDirecting his dad: Why Boman Irani made him say “Baman Sir” on setInside Bollywood’s chaotic shoot culture & why first ADs scream more than directorsKayoze on trolling, mentorship, and breaking stereotypes 💥 If you’ve loved Bollywood gossip, behind-the-scenes madness, and deeply human stories of ambition, self-doubt, and creativity—this episode’s for you. 📺 Watch till the end for an emotional tribute to Kayoze's family, mentors, and the mad world of Indian filmmaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.