Filmmaker Karan Johar confirmed on Monday that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan would not be gracing the current season of the widely popular celebrity chat show, Koffee with Karan Season 8. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Karan expressed respect for Shah Rukh Khan's decision, stating, "If there is any megastar who has earned his right to speak when he needs to, it is Shah Rukh Khan."
Karan acknowledged his close bond with Shah Rukh and his hesitation in putting his friend in a position where refusal might be difficult. "I can ask him and request him and he has never said no to me. So, I never asked because I knew he didn’t want to be in that situation of dilemma, where he had to say no to me. I pick and choose what I ask for," the filmmaker disclosed.
The director-producer shared his anticipation for the suitable moment to extend an invitation to Shah Rukh, affirming his confidence in the superstar's exceptional interview skills. "When the right time is there, I will ask him. I know when he has to want to speak, he will. When he does, it’ll be extraordinary because no one gives interviews better than Shah Rukh Khan. Nobody speaks better than him," Karan remarked. He further shed light on their regular interactions, mentioning, "I don’t miss him that way, because I have 'Koffee with Karan' with him every night." Over the years, Shah Rukh has limited his media interaction only for promotional events.