Reality Shows, Hustle & Staying Real | Mr. Faisu AKA Faisal Shaikh | Cyrus Says

Reality Shows, Hustle & Staying Real | Mr. Faisu AKA Faisal Shaikh | Cyrus Says

From Cyrus Says by IVM Podcasts

May 6, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 1650

About this episode

Cyrus Broacha interviews Faisal Shaikh about his journey as a digital creator and the importance of staying authentic amidst fame.

In this candid and inspiring conversation, Cyrus Broacha sits down with Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, one of India’s biggest digital creators with over 34 million followers. Faisu shares his journey from growing up in a modest background in Mumbai to becoming a social media sensation. He talks about survival mindset, early struggles, and how he started creating content with his “07” group during the early days of Instagram.The episode dives deep into:  His first earnings (₹300 from Instagram!)   Building a career through consistency and content   Reality show experiences:  Khatron Ke Khiladi ,  MasterChef ,  Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa  Why he avoids “game-playing” and stays authentic   His strong bond with friends and family despite fame   Fitness discipline and lifestyle choices   Future plans in acting, OTT, and films  Faisu also reflects on humility, loyalty, and why staying grounded matters even after massive success.A must-watch for creators, aspiring influencers, and anyone chasing big dreams. Follow: Faisal Shaikh (Mr Faisu): @mr_faisu_07 Cyrus Broacha…

People in this episode

Host: Cyrus Broacha

Guest: Faisal Shaikh

Topics covered

  • reality shows
  • social media
  • content creation
  • personal journey
  • authenticity
  • fitness
  • future plans

Keywords

  • Mr Faisu
  • digital creator
  • Instagram
  • content consistency
  • humility
  • loyalty
  • fitness lifestyle
  • acting plans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram

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