Mumbai: The original gangster of wit, satire, and humour is making his grand return to the screen. Cyrus Broacha, the man who pioneered spoof in the news genre, is all set to turn ‘Newscaustic’ on TV9 Network’s popular English news channel, News9.
‘Newscaustic – Let’s Roast with Cyrus Broacha’ — a show that blends sharp news commentary with the trademark irreverent humour that has made Cyrus a household premiered last Friday on News9.
From the week’s biggest headlines to the quirkiest moments in geopolitics, entertainment, lifestyle, and beyond, Cyrus will take viewers on a rollercoaster of laughs and insights.
The excitement was first sparked at the News9 Global Summit, Dubai, on 19th June 2025, where Cyrus Broacha hosted a high-energy panel discussion. It was during this landmark event that TV9 Network officially announced the upcoming launch of Newscaustic with Cyrus Broacha.
Cyrus Broacha, Artist & Host of Newscaustic, said: “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 first season of Newscaustic will air every week on News9, available across connected, linear and OTT.
Show Timings:
• Original Telecast: Friday — 11:00 PM
• Repeat Telecasts: Saturday — 10:00 AM & 10:00 PM; Sunday — 10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
Adding to the buzz, the launch season will also feature the first on-ground edition of Newscaustic with Cyrus Broacha, set to take place on October 4, at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Bandra, Mumbai. The venue seats approximately 500, with ticket prices starting at ₹499. Time to schedule your roast date!
Sanjeev Mulchandani, Executive Vice President & Business Head, TV9 Network, added: “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. This is part of our strategy to expand News9’s audience base with smart, entertaining content.”
Amit Tripathi, Chief Revenue Officer, TV9 Network, remarked: “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.”
Stay tuned for Newscaustic every Friday at 11:00 PM, as we drop episode after episode – sharp, fearless, and outrageously funny. Cyrus is all set to roast the week gone by, and this is one engagement you don’t want to miss.
When Cyrus takes the mic, the news will never be the same again.
-Based on Press Release
