Hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Koffee With Karan Season 7 has started with a bang! The seventh season of the show has taken a detour from its television premiere and currently streams on Disney+ Hotstar.
After two sizzling episodes, Koffee With Karan Season 7 will soon be airing its third episode featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and southern sensation Samantha Ruth Prabhu. While Khiladi Kumar has previously appeared on the show, the ‘O Antava’ actress will be making her debut on the show.
KJo has shared the trailer for the new episode of his chat show, where Kumar is seen picking up Samantha in his arms as they make an awe-worthy entry. Later, the two do some dirty dancing as well.
Sharing the video, Karan Johar wrote, "Heart of gold and a dash of sexy & bold - my two new guests on the Koffee couch are bringing the heat this Thursday in an all-new episode of Hotstar Specials Koffee With Karan S7 only on Disney+ Hotstar."
Samantha wears a pink and red outfit while Akshay wore a blue suit. As they take the couch, Karan mentions how Samantha and Akshay are the leading, most successful actors in India. Samantha said that she did not mind being carried in by Akshay.
Further, KJo addresses Samantha’s marriage and she cuts him off and jokingly blames him for unhappy marriages. “You're the reason for unhappy marriages," she says. "You have portrayed life to be K3G (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham). In fact, the reality is KGF."
For the uninitiated, Samantha was married to actor Chaitanya Akkineni. They announced divorce last year.
In another segment, the filmmaker also asks Akshay what he would have done if comedian Chris Rock had joked about his wife, Twinkle Khanna. Akshay said, “I would pay for his funeral.”
Koffee With Karan Season 7 started streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on July 7. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh were part of the inaugural episode while Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor appeared as guests on the second.
Other celebrities set to appear on the show are Shahid Kapoor-Kiara Advani, Kriti Sanon-Tiger Shroff, and Vijay Deverakonda-Ananya Pandey.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.