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Karan Johar says celebs have become more careful, ask for post-edit clearance on KWK: 'No one wants a PR nightmare'
Updated On: 05 November, 2026 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karan Johar, who is currently hosting the latest season of his famous and controversial chat show, Koffee with Karan, recently shared how the approach of celebrities has changed on the show. He added that celebs ask for post-edit clearance to avoid controversies

Karan Johar. Pic via Instagram
Karan Johar is set to bid adieu to his famous talk show after the conclusion of the current season of Koffee With Karan, Season 9. Over the years, the show has courted its fair share of controversies and often landed its guests in trouble. Be it Hardik Pandya's controversy to Alia Bhatt's India's President rapid-fire, several moments have led to massive controversies. Even in the recent season, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's episode sparked a massive debate online.
Karan Johar on celebs' changed approach on Koffee with Karan
During a recent interaction with Variety India, Karan revealed that celebrities have become increasingly conscious of what they say on the show over the years to avoid controversies. He observed that the guests are now less open than they used to be in the earlier seasons. The filmmaker also pointed out that now, celebrity entourages have grown considerably as several more team members accompanying guests.


