Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Karan Johar Explains Why Virat Kohli Has Never Been on Koffee With Karan
Karan Johar hosts a popular TV show where celebrities chat.
Two cricketers, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, were on his show a few years ago and said things that upset many people because they were considered sexist.
This caused a big problem, and the cricketers even faced punishment.
Because of this, Karan Johar decided it was too risky to invite any more cricketers.
He has never asked famous cricketer Virat Kohli to be on his show and won't ask any other cricketers.
Karan feels responsible for the trouble the other players got into and wants to avoid similar issues.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has stated he has never invited cricketer Virat Kohli to his talk show 'Koffee With Karan'.
Johar attributes this decision to the controversy surrounding cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul in a 2019 episode of the show.
During the 2019 episode, Pandya and Rahul made remarks that were widely criticized as misogynistic and sexist.
The controversy led to Pandya and Rahul facing disciplinary action, including suspension from the national team and their episode being pulled.
Following the incident, Johar has exercised caution and stopped inviting any cricketers to 'Koffee With Karan'.
- Who
- Filmmaker Karan Johar
- What
- Karan Johar revealed he has never invited Virat Kohli to his talk show 'Koffee With Karan' and has stopped inviting cricketers altogether due to the 2019 controversy involving Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.
- When
- The controversial episode aired in 2019; Johar's remarks were made in a recent conversation on Sania Mirza's podcast.
- Where
- The conversation took place on Sania Mirza's podcast in India.
- Why
- The decision stems from sexist and misogynistic remarks made by Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul on a 2019 episode, which caused public outrage and led to disciplinary action against the players, making Johar cautious about future cricketer invitations.
Karan Johar's Decision
Controversy and its Impact
Guest Selection Policy
Karan Johar's Decision
Karan Johar has chosen not to invite any cricketers to 'Koffee With Karan' following a past incident.
Controversy and its Impact
The controversial 2019 episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul led to significant public backlash due to their remarks.
Johar's Responsibility
Karan Johar's Decision
Johar expressed that he feels responsible for the controversy and its repercussions.
Controversy and its Impact
The incident resulted in disciplinary action against Pandya and Rahul, including suspension from the national team.
- Talk Show Host
- Karan Johar
- Show Name
- Koffee With Karan
- Notable Uninvited Guest
- Virat Kohli
- Reason for Exclusion
- Controversy involving Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul in 2019
- Controversial Episode Guests
- Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
- Year of Controversy
- 2019
- Consequences for Players
- Temporary suspension by BCCI
