Koffee with Karan, the celebrity talk show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, is back with its eighth season on Disney+ Hotstar. The show, which features candid conversations with Bollywood stars, has been a source of entertainment and controversy for over a decade. The new season promises to be more exciting and revealing than ever, with some quirky pairs and surprising revelations.
The first episode of the season, which premiered on October 26, 2023, had Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone as the guests. The couple, who have been married for nearly five years, shared insights into their relationship and revealed private footage from their wedding in Italy in 2018. They also talked about their upcoming projects, their chemistry with other co-stars, and their personal and professional goals.
Some of the highlights of the episode were:
- Ranveer Singh confessed that he proposed to Deepika Padukone in 2015, three years before their wedding. He said he was sure she was the one for him and wanted to spend his life with her.
- Deepika Padukone said that Ranveer Singh is very similar to his character Rocky Randhawa from Karan Johar's latest directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. She said he is flamboyant, energetic, and fun-loving, but also caring and sensitive.
- The couple shared unseen videos from their wedding ceremonies in Lake Como, Italy. They showed how they exchanged vows, danced, and celebrated with their families and friends. They also revealed that they had a secret code word for each other during the wedding.
- Deepika Padukone praised Hrithik Roshan, her co-star in her next film Fighter. She said he is a phenomenal actor and a wonderful human being. She also claimed that her best on-screen chemistry is with him.
- Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone played the rapid fire round with Karan Johar and answered some tricky questions. They revealed their guilty pleasures, their celebrity crushes, their pet peeves, and their secrets. They also competed in a quiz about each other's likes and dislikes.
The episode ended with Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone winning the coveted Koffee hamper, which contained some goodies and vouchers. They also received a special gift from Karan Johar - a personalized coffee mug with their names and pictures.
The upcoming episodes of Koffee with Karan season 8 will feature more celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Sunny Deol, Suhana Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, and more. The show will also introduce some new segments and games to spice up the conversations.
Koffee with Karan season 8 is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar every Thursday at 12 am¹. You can watch the episodes on your smartphone, laptop, or smart TV. Don't miss the chance to catch up with your favourite stars and get a glimpse of their lives.