Celebrities often appear on producer-director Karan Johar's show, 'Koffee with Karan'. But did you know there is a unique story behind the show's inception? While you may have seen many big stars on the show, there are also some who have never been a part of it.

How did 'Koffee with Karan' begin?
Karan Johar wanted to do something different. At the time, most celebrity interviews were conducted in a rather formal manner. Karan wanted the style of conversation with the stars to be distinct and entertaining. He envisioned a show where two film stars could sit together and converse openly, giving the audience a chance to hear untold stories from their lives.

In June 2004, Karan pitched the idea for the show to his father, the renowned film producer Yash Johar. However, his father was not particularly enthusiastic about the concept.

He jokingly asked Karan, "You'll just be inviting your friends over to chat—something you do anyway. So, who is going to pay you for that?" In an interview, Karan revealed that before the show launched, everyone had advised against doing it.

The stars who appeared in the first episode
It was a very difficult time for Karan Johar. Shortly after the idea for the show emerged, his father, Yash Johar, passed away on June 26, 2004. Despite this, Karan decided to pursue his dream.

Karan later admitted that he was quite nervous during the initial days of shooting. He began filming the show on August 16, 2004. Gradually, his confidence grew, and the show's format was ready to be presented to the audience.

The first episode of 'Koffee with Karan' aired on Star World India on November 19, 2004. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol appeared as guests in this episode. The camaraderie and entertaining banter between the two made the start of the show special.

Stars on the show were asked questions about their personal lives, relationships, careers, and the film industry. The 'Rapid Fire' round also garnered significant attention from the audience; in this segment, stars had to answer a series of quick-fire questions, often leading to amusing and surprising revelations.
Govinda: 90s superstar Govinda has never appeared on the show. He once expressed displeasure at never having been invited, prompting an apology from Karan Johar.

Rekha: Karan Johar has admitted that he never dared to invite the legendary Bollywood actress Rekha to the show, as he wishes to preserve the mystique surrounding her personality.

Sridevi: Although Karan Johar was a huge fan of hers, the late actress never appeared as a guest on 'Koffee with Karan'.

Irrfan Khan: The late, legendary actor of Hindi cinema, Irrfan Khan, also never appeared on the show as a guest.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Known for his exceptional acting prowess, Nawazuddin has also never appeared on the show.

Aditya Chopra: Aditya Chopra, known as both a filmmaker and an actor, has never appeared on the show either. Karan Johar has admitted that he lacks the courage to invite Aditya Chopra to the program.

Sushant Singh Rajput: The late Sushant Singh Rajput, popular for films like *M.S. Dhoni* and *Chhichhore*, never became a part of the show. Apart from him, several other stars have also never appeared on the show.

The show has also been mired in controversies.
'Koffee with Karan' frequently makes headlines due to the statements and revelations made on it. Several remarks made during the show have sparked controversies. The biggest controversy among these occurred when Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul appeared as guests. During the show, Hardik made certain remarks that led the BCCI to even ban him for a period of time.

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