# From Bellboy to Broadcast Legend | Mantra on Cyrus Says

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Podcast: [Cyrus Says](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyrus-says-173619)
Published: 2026-06-10T00:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/cyrus-says/from-bellboy-to-broadcast-legend-mantra-on-cyrus-says
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## Resource

Mantra joins Cyrus Broacha for one of the most entertaining and unpredictable episodes of Cyrus Says. From growing up in Indore and discovering Osho at a young age to working at the Taj Hotel, serving international cricket stars, becoming one of India's most iconic radio voices, and building a career across radio, theatre, television and commentary—Mantra shares stories that are funny, surprising and deeply human. The conversation covers Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, cricket culture, hotel industry adventures, mimicry, spirituality, Osho, radio broadcasting, theatre and life lessons from decades in entertainment. Expect hilarious detours, cricket nostalgia, celebrity encounters, behind-the-scenes stories and classic Cyrus-Mantra chemistry. Guest: Mantra (Purushottam/Puranjit Dasgupta "Mantra") – Radio Host, Actor, Voice Artist, Theatre Performer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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