Overview
- Karan Johar, speaking with Sania Mirza, said he has never invited Virat Kohli to Koffee With Karan.
- He explained he no longer invites cricketers, linking the decision to the 2019 episode with Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul that drew intense backlash.
- Following the controversy, the episode was removed from the streaming platform as criticism escalated.
- The BCCI pursued misconduct charges under Rule 41 and temporarily suspended both players after issuing show-cause notices.
- Johar added that Ranbir Kapoor has repeatedly declined recent invitations, despite appearing in earlier seasons.