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From KL Rahul to Kangana Ranaut: All the controversial episodes from Koffee With Karan
Karan Johar-hosted reality show Koffee with Karan is everyone's favorite. From its guest appearances to controversial questions, it's no lesser than a big Bollywood masala movie. But the entertaining show has sometimes become controversial for its guests in the past. Here’s a look at all the controversies that were sparked on the Koffee couch….
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
In 2018, Team India's standout all-rounder Hardik Pandya and batter KL Rahul graced the sofa of Karan Johar's controversial show Koffee With Karan for the sixth season. As the show began airing, both of the participants came under heavy fire for their "sexist, racist and misogynistic" remarks.Following the episode, a lawsuit was filed in Jodhpur against Indian cricketers KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Karan Johar for making "misogynist" remarks about women. The duo was also banned from One Day International against Australia. However, it is now clear that the Jodhpur HC has dismissed the lawsuit that was brought against the pair and show host Karan Johar.,
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Kangana Ranaut on nepotism
Kangana Ranaut graced the show with Saif Ali Khan. Due to the controversial comments made by the Queen actress, the show has become the most talked-about Koffee with Karan episode.When Karan Johar pressed her in the episode to name the person in the business who had the "most unnecessary attitude," Kangana responded, "I think you, Karan. You'll play the stereotypical Bollywood biggie in my biopic, if one is ever made, who is like, you know, incredibly snobby and absolutely intolerant toward outsiders, the poster child for nepotism, the movie mafia.”, ,The episode sparked a discussion over nepotism in Bollywood and Kangana has been an avid speaker on the subject since then, referring to Karan as the godfather of star kids.,
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When Alia Bhatt didn't know the then President of India
Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan made their debuts in 2012 with the Karan Johar-produced movie Student of the Year. When the group came on KJo's show, a rapid-fire exchange put Alia in the middle of teasing and criticism. When asked to name the country's then-president, Alia immediately responded with Prithviraj Chauhan rather than Pranab Mukherjee. Since then, the actress has been made fun of for having a low IQ and has been the subject of many meme trends.
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Kareena Kapoor made fun of Priyanka Chopra's accent
Kareena Kapoor came to the show with her then-boyfriend Saif Ali Khan (now husband) in season three. While answering a question by the host, Kareena made fun of Priyanka Chopra's accent and said, "Where did she get her accent from?" In the same season, Priyanka made an appearance on the show and responded to Kareena's statement with, “I got it from the place that her boyfriend gets it from.”,When they both returned to the programme in 2019, the clip of their responses was shown to the pair. They both made fun of it but the incident had raised questions about their escalating conflict at the time.
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Sonam Kapoor's comment on her looks and acting career
Sonam was questioned by Karan on the show about whether or not it bothered her that she is more frequently featured in the fashion press than as an actor. The actress retorted that in the business, if you don't look well, you are still regarded as an excellent actor. The actress received trolling for her crude remarks. When she implied that she didn't know him and hadn't seen any of his movies, the admirers of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput also poked fun at her.
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Deepika Padukone’s comment on Ranbir Kapoor
In the past, Deepika Padukone's remarks regarding her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor frequently sparked controversy. The actress was on the show with Sonam Kapoor. When asked which product her ex-boyfriend Ranbir could promote, the actress promptly said, "Condom brand". The harm had already been done because Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, the parents of Ranbir Kapoor, expressed their disapproval with her comment, even though she later emphasized that it was only a joke from her end.
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Emraan Hashmi's description of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: “Plastic”
In this particular episode, Emraan Hashmi was questioned by Karan Johar about the first thought that enters his head when he hears the name Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The actor had responded, "Plastic." The audience did not respond positively to his statement. In addition, he said Shraddha Kapoor should eat something in response to criticism of her physique.