Mumabai : The original gangster of satire is back. Cyrus Broacha, who redefined Indian television comedy with his razor-sharp wit and pioneering spoofs, is making his grand return to the screen with Newscaustic – Let’s Roast with Cyrus Broacha on TV9 Network’s English news channel, News9.
The show, which premiered last Friday, brings together the week’s biggest headlines and the quirkiest stories from politics, lifestyle, entertainment, and global affairs, all seen through Broacha’s irreverent lens. True to form, Cyrus takes what might be hard, confusing or even absurd in the world of news and turns it into a rollercoaster of laughs, sharp insights and playful mockery.
The excitement surrounding Newscaustic began months earlier at the News9 Global Summit in Dubai, held on June 19, 2025. Cyrus hosted a lively panel there, and amid the laughter came the official announcement of his new show. Reflecting on the idea, he said, in his trademark tongue-in-cheek style: “Nobody knows if news is serious or not anymore, and it’s not my fault, and that makes me do Newscaustic. So, please check it out on News9!”
The programme is designed not just as a weekly TV event but as a format that stretches across platforms, from connected television to OTT. News9 is backing the show as part of its broader vision to make news both engaging and shareable, marrying hard information with humour in a way that feels fresh and accessible to younger audiences while still entertaining older ones.
But Cyrus won’t be confined to the studio alone. In a move that extends the experience beyond the screen, Newscaustic will have its first live on-ground edition on October 4 at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra, Mumbai. The venue, which seats about 500 people, will see Broacha bring his roasting skills directly to the audience, with tickets starting at just ₹499. For fans, it promises to be a chance to see Cyrus’s energy and spontaneity unfiltered and up close.
The network sees this as more than just a comedy show. Sanjeev Mulchandani, Executive Vice President and Business Head of TV9 Network, described Broacha’s comeback as part of a strategy to reshape the way news connects with audiences. “Cyrus Broacha brings with him a legacy of humour that connects across generations. With Newscaustic, we are creating a format that makes news more engaging, more relatable, and ultimately more shareable across platforms.” His colleague, Amit Tripathi, the network’s Chief Revenue Officer, echoed the sentiment, noting that the show opens up creative opportunities for advertisers: “Humour is a universal connector, and Cyrus is the perfect voice to make news fun without losing its edge. With Newscaustic, we’re not only driving viewership but also opening up innovative brand integration opportunities for advertisers who want to be part of something fresh, witty, and impactful.”
At its heart, though, Newscaustic is about bringing Cyrus back into living rooms and reminding audiences of why he has long been one of India’s most loved satirists. His comic timing, his ability to pull the rug out from under the most serious subjects, and his refusal to take the world—or himself—too seriously, are what made him a household name. Now, in an era where news itself often feels stranger than fiction, his voice might be more necessary than ever.
Every Friday night at 11 PM, viewers can expect a dose of news like never before—sharp, fearless and outrageously funny. Because when Cyrus Broacha takes the mic, the news will never be the same again.
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