PremiumAs Karan Johar welcomes back Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor, here's a look at veteran actors who graced the iconic couch
From glamour to gossip to guffaws, Bollywood royalty has brought a different magic to KWK over the years.
Last Updated: 05.48 PM, Jan 09, 2024
Karan Johar has hosted Koffee With Karan throughout the years, treating viewers to honest discussions, fascinating disclosures, and hilarious banter. The iconic couch has hosted many famous faces from Bollywood and beyond, and it continues to be a sought-after platform for celebrities to exchange stories, wisdom, and humour. As Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor are gracing the upcoming episode, we're going back in time to the days of Koffee With Karan, reminiscing about the incredible and veteran guest stars who have graced the show and giving us an insight into their lives and careers.
From Amitabh Bachchan to Hema Malini to Shabana Azmi and Sharmila Tagore, every episode tells a different story and cements a place in Indian entertainment history.
Here's a look at it in detail below:
In the first season, Amitabh Bachchan made his first appearance with his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan in the seventh episode. The legendary actor was in an extremely jolly mood on the couch as he pulled his son's leg while also making him sulk during the rapid-fire round. Moreover, they also discussed Abhishek's career as an actor.
During the season finale, Big B appeared with Shah Rukh Khan, where they spoke at length about their superstardom. SRK also paid tribute to Bachchan for being his greatest source of inspiration, and the latter praised Khan's spirit and focus on film concepts and the camera. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farah Khan Kunder, and Farhan Akhtar judged the rapid-fire round, which ended in a tie for both of them.
Hema Malini also appeared in the first season with Zeenat Aman, where she talked about her interest in political affairs as well as her passion for dancing. She also shared her love for Dharmendra's concentration on acting, which is still intact after two decades.
In the second season, Hema and Jaya Bachchan made a second appearance on the show. Later, their respective daughters, Esha Deol and Shweta Bachchan, also joined them. It was all about family anecdotes and remembering the 1970s in Hindi cinema.
Jaya Bachchan's first appearance on Koffee With Karan was in the second season with Hema Malini. During the episode, she shared about her encouragement to Abhishek Bachchan during his struggles in the movies. Moreover, she also praised Rani Mukerji for her craft in the movies. It was also a visual delight to see her with her daughter, Shweta Bachchan, in the episode.
Neetu Kapoor made her Koffee debut in 2005 with Rishi Kapoor, where they opened up about their relationship and their experience working with each other. They also defined romance and their post-marriage lives. Moreover, she also said that Ranbir Kapoor would be a star two years before his Bollywood debut, which definitely turned out to be true.
Neetu judged the rapid-fire round of the guests, which included the Kapoor brothers—Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, and Rajiv Kapoor. Now, she is all set to be back on the couch, this time with Zeenat Aman.
Rajiv Kapoor, also known as Chimpu, made his single appearance on the Koffee couch with his brothers, Randhir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor. They paid tribute to their legendary father, Raj Kapoor, during the episode and also talked about his career as an actor.
Rakesh Roshan graced the show in the second season, along with filmmakers Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kunal Kohli. They shared their different approaches to filmmaking in a thought-provoking discussion.
Randhir Kapoor, along with his siblings Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, appeared in the second season. During the episode, he reminded Karan Johar of his fraternity among the family members while also remembering his father, Raj Kapoor.
Hollywood legend Richard Gere was the only international celebrity to mark his presence on Koffee With Karan. The veteran actor was all praise for the humanitarian environment in Hollywood back then. He also emphasised the need to create AIDS awareness. Gere made a solo appearance on the show, where he also appreciated Shabana Azmi and Bipasha Basu.
In the 21st episode of the first season, Rishi Kapoor appeared with Neetu Kapoor. The couple, who are among the iconic Bollywood jodis, spoke about their experience working with each other in numerous films and how the romance bloomed between them.
He then appeared with his brothers in the second season, where the late actor talked about the past and the present scenario of Hindi cinema.
Shabana Azmi made her first appearance on the couch in the first season, alongside Shobhaa De. They spoke about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Hollywood journey, while she also opened up about her reaction to criticism in movies.
The second season featured the veteran actor and her husband, legendary lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar, discussing their relationship and life's journey so far. Even Farhan Akhtar made a brief appearance on the show.
This season, the legendary actor Sharmila Tagore made her Koffee debut as she appeared with Saif Ali Khan. It was a refreshing episode to see the veteran actor talking about being the rulebreaker 50 years ago and also sharing her familial journey. Moreover, Tagore also opened up about playing a queer character in her OTT debut, Gulmohar, and how she backed out of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani due to COVID-19 and her cancer.
Back in 2005, Zeenat Aman made her Koffee debut in the first season alongside Hema Malini. During the episode, she spoke at length about her journey back in the 1970s and how her current focus is on her family, while also praising her son.
After nearly two decades, the evergreen actor, who is an Internet sensation, is coming back, and it's indeed one of the most-awaited moments. Neetu Kapoor will join her on the show.