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

Cyrus Says

🎬 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 ever
The father-son tension in Sarzameen vs the real-life warmth at the Irani home
A minus-20 degree shoot, a broken back, and why Prithviraj became his co-director
The real story behind Kajol saying yes to a debutant director
Childhood stories, music videos with Amitabh Bachchan, and growing up around theatre legends
Kunal Vijaykar’s naked habits, obsession with samosas, and why he's now part of the furniture
Directing his dad: Why Boman Irani made him say “Baman Sir” on set
Inside Bollywood’s chaotic shoot culture & why first ADs scream more than directors
Kayoze 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.

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