Why has Virat Kohli never appeared on 'Koffee With Karan'?

Karan Johar says he has never asked Virat Kohli to be a guest on his talk show 'Koffee With Karan' after the backlash over the 2019 episode featuring cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

What happened in the 2019 'Koffee With Karan' episode with Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul?

The 2019 episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul sparked significant criticism on social media due to their controversial remarks, leading to consequences for the players, including suspension.

How has the 'Koffee With Karan' controversy affected the show's guest lineup?

Karan Johar says he has avoided inviting any cricketers to the show after the 2019 incident, including Virat Kohli, whose wife Anushka Sharma has been a guest multiple times.

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Karan Johar Bans Cricketers from 'Koffee With Karan' After Controversy

10 Nov

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Summary

Karan Johar reveals he has not invited cricketer Virat Kohli to his talk show
Decision linked to backlash over Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's 2019 appearance
Johar says he is not asking any cricketers to appear on the show after the incident

Karan Johar Bans Cricketers from 'Koffee With Karan' After Controversy

In a recent revelation, filmmaker Karan Johar has shared that he has not invited Indian cricket star Virat Kohli to appear on his popular talk show 'Koffee With Karan'. Johar explained that this decision is directly linked to the backlash the show faced following a controversial 2019 episode featuring cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

Johar, who was a guest on Sania Mirza's podcast, discussed his guest selection process and the impact of the past incident. He stated that after the Pandya-Rahul controversy, he has not asked any cricketers to be on the show, including Kohli, whose wife Anushka Sharma has been a guest multiple times. The 2019 episode drew significant criticism on social media due to remarks deemed inappropriate by Pandya and Rahul, leading to consequences for the players.