Sanjay Gupta reacts to the Mumbai blackout and Naseeruddin Shah

One blackout rattled Mumbai, while the director also spilled an old-school fitness story that feels alien compared to today.

Sanjay Gupta reacts to a citywide scare

• Sanjay Gupta posted about a short outage stalling India’s financial hub.
• Said residents are lucky compared with those in smaller cities.
• Framed constant electricity as a daily privilege.
• Dropped the thought on X.

Mumbai power cut spreads across suburbs

• Andheri West lost electricity, hitting homes and shops.
• Goregaon and Malad also went dark.
• Internet access stayed shaky in multiple pockets.
• Restoration was promised later that evening.

A podcast flashback from another era

• Sanjay Gupta shared a story on the Cyrus Says podcast.
• Recalled working before the internet hype or fitness culture.
• Described fetching actors once shots were ready.
• Set the scene during an outdoor shoot.

Naseeruddin Shah's fitness discipline story

• Naseeruddin Shah stuck to a strict diet during the Goa schedule.
• Skipped heavy meals while others ate big.
• Focused on simple rotis and vegetables.
• Trained without modern gym equipment.