Karan Johar on Shah Rukh Khan Absence from Koffee with Karan

Filmmaker Karan Johar recently shared insights about the possibility of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan appearing on his celebrity talk show, “Koffee with Karan.”

With all fans eagerly anticipating Shah Rukh’s presence on the show, he has been notably absent from media interactions post-pandemic, including the latest season of “Koffee with Karan.”

Shah Rukh Khan, a veteran and favorite guest of “Koffee with Karan,” has maintained a low profile in terms of media appearances.

Karan Johar, acknowledging this, expressed his understanding and respect for Shah Rukh’s decision to stay away from the limelight. He emphasized that Shah Rukh, being like family to him, has earned the right to speak when he chooses to.

Karan Johar shared that he has a close bond with Shah Rukh Khan, considering him family and an older brother. He mentioned that he refrains from asking Shah Rukh to appear on the show to avoid putting him in a situation where he might have to decline.

Johar expressed confidence that when the time is right, and Shah Rukh is ready to speak, he will approach him for the show.

Karan Johar praised Shah Rukh Khan’s eloquence and ability to captivate audiences with his words. He described Shah Rukh as a wizard of words and an emperor both on and off-screen, highlighting the love and respect he garners for his persona beyond his film roles.

Despite Shah Rukh Khan’s absence from the show, Karan Johar shared that he doesn’t miss him in that context, as they interact almost every evening.

Johar and Shah Rukh, along with his family, have regular personal interactions, which Johar described as having “Koffee with Karan” every night.

The next episode of “Koffee with Karan” Season 8 will feature Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal, both of whom were directed by Karan Johar in his segment of “Lust Stories.”

Karan Johar’s comments reflect the deep bond he shares with Shah Rukh Khan and his understanding of the superstar’s choice to maintain a distance from media interactions.

Fans of “Koffee with Karan” continue to hope for Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the show, eagerly awaiting his insightful and charismatic presence.