Hardik Pandya’s misogynistic comments in 2019 caused the Koffee With Karan controversy, which resulted in a ban on cricket players as guests. Because of the fallout from the incident, which led to suspensions and public apologies, Karan Johar was cautious while inviting players, particularly Virat Kohli.
In a recent interview with tennis player Sania Mirza, filmmaker and television host Karan Johar finally addressed a question that fans had been asking for years: why Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has never appeared on his celebrity chat show, Koffee With Karan. Johar explained that his decision is the result of a significant controversy that once engulfed both the show and the cricketing world.
“I have never asked Virat for the show. After what happened with Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, I am not asking any cricketer,” Johar admitted. “There are many people who I felt would not come, so I never asked them.”
The controversial 2019 episode with Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, which became one of the most talked-about controversies in the show’s history, is referenced in Johar’s announcement.
Pandya boasted about his relationships and nightlife during the program, making a number of rude and sexist comments about women that caused a lot of criticism. His remarks were denounced as misogynistic and provoked angry responses from cricket fans, news organizations, and social media.
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