Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Karan Johar Won't Invite Cricketers to His Show After 2019 Controversy
Karan Johar hosts a popular talk show called 'Koffee With Karan' where celebrities share personal stories.
In 2019, two cricketers, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, appeared on the show and made some comments that upset many people.
The comments were seen as disrespectful towards women and led to a big problem.
Because of this, the cricketers faced consequences like fines and suspension.
Karan Johar felt very responsible for what happened on his show.
Now, he has said that he will not invite any cricketers to be guests on his show anymore.
He mentioned he has never asked Virat Kohli to be on the show and won't be asking any other cricketers in the future.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has stated he will not invite any cricketers onto his talk show, 'Koffee With Karan'.
This decision comes after the significant backlash faced in 2019 when cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul appeared on the show.
Pandya and Rahul made controversial comments about women during their 2019 episode, which was deemed misogynistic.
The controversy led to Pandya and Rahul being temporarily suspended by the BCCI and each fined Rs 20 lakh.
Karan Johar expressed feeling responsible for the repercussions the cricketers faced due to their appearance on his show.
- Who
- Filmmaker Karan Johar
- What
- Stated he will not invite cricketers to his talk show 'Koffee With Karan' following a controversy involving Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul in 2019.
- When
- Recently, during an interaction with Sania Mirza for Myntra's Glam Stream.
- Where
- During a conversation for Myntra's Glam Stream.
- Why
- The 2019 episode with Pandya and Rahul resulted in severe backlash due to controversial comments, leading Johar to feel responsible and decide against inviting cricketers to avoid future repercussions.
Karan Johar's Stance
Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul's Actions
Cricketers on the Show
Karan Johar's Stance
Refuses to invite any cricketers to 'Koffee With Karan' due to past controversy.
Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul's Actions
Made controversial and misogynistic comments about women during their 2019 appearance.
Responsibility for Controversy
Karan Johar's Stance
Feels responsible for the repercussions faced by the cricketers due to the show.
Hardik Pandya & KL Rahul's Actions
Faced backlash, temporary suspension, and fines from the BCCI for their comments.
- Show Host
- Karan Johar
- Show Name
- Koffee With Karan
- Controversial Episode Year
- 2019
- Controversial Guests
- Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
- Reason for No Cricketers
- Controversial comments made by Pandya and Rahul
- Sanctioned Actions
- Temporary suspension, Rs 20 lakh fine each
