Being Cyrus , directed by Dev Benegal, is a 2005 Indian indie film that explores existential angst and identity through two intertwined narratives. Launched alongside The Lunchbox (2014), the film made its mark as part of the "India's 50 New Wave Films" collection and garnered critical acclaim at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. It features performances by Jimi Mistry (Cyrus), Naseeruddin Shah (Rahul), and Konkona Sen Sharma (Rahul’s wife, Gia).