# Aayush Sharma on Acting Dreams, Arpita, Salman Khan & Surviving Mumbai | Cyrus Says

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Podcast: [Cyrus Says](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyrus-says-173619)
Published: 2026-04-08T00:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode Cyrus is joined by Aayush Sharma. He opens up like never before, about coming to Mumbai with zero acting background, surviving on limited money, getting rejected, chasing auditions, and holding on to the dream of becoming an actor. From his father’s brutally honest reality checks to his love story with Arpita Khan and the generous support he found from Salman Khan, this episode is funny, emotional but full of real struggle, self-belief, and filmi twists. To our new audience, this is Cyrus Says, where the stories are personal, the laughs are constant, and the chaos is always part of the charm. And to our regular ones, Welcome back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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