Koffee with Karan's journey started with Shahrukh-Kajol, if Govinda did not get the invitation then why did Karan hesitate in inviting Rekha?

New Delhi. Karan Johar's famous talk show Koffee with Karan has once again become a topic of discussion in the entertainment world. This show has created a distinct identity in the world of television with questions related to the personal life of film stars, unheard stories of their relationships and career. Many big actors have made their presence felt in the show but there are some famous stars who never became its guests. From Govinda to Rekha and Sridevi, there are many names whose absence has been raising questions in the minds of the audience. Meanwhile, the story related to the beginning of the show is also quite interesting.

The idea of ​​starting Koffee with Karan came to Karan Johar at a time when the style of celebrity interviews was quite formal. Karan wanted the way of interacting with the stars to be a little different and the audience should get to see a new aspect of their personality. His idea was to make two film stars sit together and ask them interesting questions related to friendship, relationships and film career. In this way, along with entertainment, the audience could get a chance to know such stories from the life of the stars which are not usually revealed.

It is said that in June 2004, Karan had presented the idea of ​​this show to his father and famous filmmaker Yash Johar. Initially his father was not very excited about this proposal. He had humorously asked that when Karan already talks to his friends then why would anyone pay money for the same conversation. Despite this, Karan continued working on his idea. Meanwhile, Yash Johar died on 26 June 2004. Even amidst the grief of losing his father, Karan decided to fulfill his dream.

Karan started shooting for the show on 16 August 2004 and its first episode aired on Star World India on 19 November 2004. Shahrukh Khan and Kajol had arrived as guests in the first episode. The friendship and frank conversation between the two gave a special start to the show. After this the rapid fire round became the identity of the show. During this period, stars were asked frequent questions and their answers were often entertaining and also became the cause of discussion and controversy.

Talking about the stars who did not participate in the show, Govinda's name has been discussed the most. According to reports, Govinda had once expressed his displeasure that he was not invited to the show. Later Karan Johar also apologized to him. Regarding Rekha, Karan had said that he wanted to maintain her mysterious personality and was hesitant about calling her on the show. This further increased the curiosity of the audience about the reason behind Rekha's absence.

Late actress Sridevi also never came as a guest on this show. Karan Johar has been his fan but it was not possible for him to attend the show. Similarly, actors Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui were also not seen in the program. Regarding film producer Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar has also said that he did not have the courage to invite him to the show. Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput also did not become a part of the show. However, there was not the same reason behind all these artists not coming to the show and it would not be right to reach any conclusion in every case without personal reasons or official confirmation.

Koffee with Karan has also made headlines due to controversies with the entertainer. There was a big controversy after the comments of cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul in the show and both had to face criticism. This incident showed that even things said on an entertainment platform can lead to broader public debate. This outspoken style has not only made the show popular but also kept it in controversies. This program of Karan Johar became a platform to see the world of film stars closely and from its beginning till the guest list, it remains a subject of interest of the audience even today.