Ranbir Kapoor reacts to Deepika’s condom comment

Deepika Padukone raised many a brow with her unabashedly frank comment about gifting Ranbir Kapoor, her ex boyfriend, a pack of condoms. Ranbir now says he happily endorses her view.

The comment was made on Karan Johar’s show Koffee With Karan and that is why it made such news. Though Deepika later clarified that the comment was tongue in cheek, Ranbir says he didn’t mind it one bit.

At the Teacher’s Achievement Awards held in Mumbai, Ranbir was asked to react to Deepika’s comment.

“I think she said a good thing. Our country should be aware of safe sex and condom is a means to that. And thank you for that,” Ranbir said.

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He did not stop at that and went ahead to wish Deepika good luck for her upcoming film.

“Best of luck for Break Ke Baad. It seems really nice...you and Imran are a great couple. Looking forward to see the film,” Ranbir added.

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Condom comment about Ranbir was tongue-in-cheek: Deepika Padukone

The media has admittedly gone overboard in hyperbolizing an apparently innocuous comment made by Deepika Padukone on Karan Johar’s show Koffee With Karan.

In the rapid-fire round on the show hosted by Karan Johar, some of Deepika’s replies were surprising to both the host and the co-guest Sonam Kapoor. When asked what Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika’s ex, should do, Deepika quipped: “Endorse a condom brand.”

The comment was perceived in different ways by the media, with some linking it to Ranbir’s ‘philandering’ ways, while others to Deepika’s grouse against her ex.

Actually, it may be neither. Deepika says in an interview that the comment was made tongue-in-cheek and need to be taken in light vein.

“It's all in good humour. It's not targeted at anybody...there is no negativity towards anyone. People need to have a sense of humour. If I go and sit quietly and be politically correct, it would have been so boring,” said Deepika who is quite surprised at all the brouhaha over her comment.

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I am doing a fun film: KJo

The elusive idea for Karan Johar's next directorial venture is finally in place, thanks to  his unscheduled time off due  to a sudden bout of malaria.

Because of  the illness Karan had  the time to  ponder deeply  over what he wants to direct  next. After months of  a mental block Karan  has  finally zeroed in on the subject that he wants to take on next.

And here's the arresting news: after My Name Is Khan Karan will direct a full-on fun film filled with music and songs...lip-sync songs which were missing in  Khan.

Weak but back with his sharp tongue Karan says, "I suppose out of every setback some good is bound to happen. So yes,that elusive idea for  my next film for which I had even taken time off to be in New York but came back empty-brained,is finally locked in."
Karan has decided to  make a complete departure from the mood  of his last film My Name Is Khan. He will now make a full-on masti musical with at least 10 songs.

Says  the excited director, "I don't think I should be talking about it so soon. But I can't help it. Yes, after a serious film like Khan I am moving into the fun zone. I am doing a fun-and-frolic film.I don't care if 'frolic' is too frivolous a word. That's what I am doing in my next."

Significantly Karan's next is going to be  full-on musical. Says the  director, "In My Name Is Khan I couldn't have my protagonist singing on screen. Though I'm very proud of its songs I somehow  feel deprived when I don't do full-on lip-sync songs. My next will be a full-fledged musicals with the characters singing away on screen.At the moment that's all I can tell you."

On Saturday evening Karan had the the Big B over for  dinner.Would it be correct to assume that the mega-star would feature in Karan's next directorial venture?

At the moment all one can assume is that Shah Rukh Khan will definitely be a part of Karan's masti-bhari musical.

Says Karan, "Amitji just came home for a conversation dinner and an evening with me and my mother. Every time I speak to  him I feel blessed.I'm very fortunate to have not just known him but also worked with him. Of course I'd love to work with him again and with Abhishek."

Karan intends to invite Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan as solo guests on this season of Koffee With Karan.

"With them there's no combination that makes any sense any more," opines Karan.

After  9 days of  no-work Karan will now get back to shooting episodes of his new talk show Koffee With Karan which went on air on Sunday.

Sighs the filmmaker-turned-talkshow-host, "Fortunately I had shot four episodes before I fell ill. So there's a bank. I'm proud   of what I've shot so far.People talk about Imran Khan-Ranbir Kapoor  and  Sonam Kapoor-Deepika Padukone being rivals. On my show they got along so well!"

Interestingly Deepika is  said to have confirmed on Karan's show that it was Ranbir Kapoor whom she had accused of two-timing in print.

Says Karan, "I'm not saying anything.Just watch my show."

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Sneak peek inside KJo's coffee hamper

We give you a sneak peek at the goodies inside Karan Johar's coveted Koffee hamper. It's oglin' time!

The most coveted item on Koffee With Karan is the coffee hamper. The chat show's anchor Karan Johar has his celeb guests battling it out to emerge winner of the basketful of goodies.


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The rapid-fire round has the host hurtle a volley of questions (sometimes not too comfortable for the guests!).

The guest who answers honestly (or hilariously!) wins the hamper. Fence-sitters and diplomatic replies don't fetch any points for the goodies. As KJo states it is a hamper worth fighting for!

In this season's hamper

~~ A BlackBerry Torch
~~ A Samsung Tab
~~ A box of chocolates from the Grand Hyatt
~~ A box of Lindt Swiss thins
~~ A box of mini cupcakes
~~ Vicenzi's Mini Snack puff pastry rolls filled with hazelnut cream
~~ A maroon Koffee With Karan mug
~~ Gourmet ground coffee
~~ A small bottle of Nescafe Classic
~~ Bailey's Irish Cream
~~ A scented candle
~~ A small bottle of Leonidas chocolate spread
~~ A bottle of Burberry Sport for women

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A Minute With: Karan Johar and some Koffee

When he's not directing and producing films or designing costumes, Karan Johar is chatting with his friends -- and getting paid for it.

In November, the 38-year-old filmmaker reprises his role as television chat show host on the third season of "Koffee With Karan".

Johar spoke to Reuters about his return to television, politically correct Bollywood stars and taking a break from Twitter.

Q: When "Koffee with Karan" ended four years ago, did you think there would be a third season?

A: "I always knew there would be a season three. I just didn't know when. I took a huge break in between to do other things and directed 'My Name is Khan'. The sabbatical was unfortunate but a required sabbatical."

Q: You are doing so many things -- production, direction and fashion designing. Where does "Koffee with Karan" figure in this scheme of things?


A: "I think 'Koffee with Karan' is an extension of my personality. It's one of the reasons why I have such equity in market. A lot of people associate my name with the show rather than my films. I have great fun doing it. They (stars) are all my friends and it's like lounging around in your living room and chatting."

Q: Are there any taboo subjects on the show?

A: "Well, yes. I will never go into personal territory that I know would make the guest uncomfortable. Like if a couple is getting divorced you don't ask them about it. It's just good manners. And I am not here to ruffle feathers or hurt any one."

Q: Are you planning to move beyond Bollywood this season?

A: "Well, I am going to try. But those will just be four or five episodes. The show is going to be predominantly Bollywood because that is what it is about. And that is what people want to see."

Q: How have guests changed since the first season of the show?

A: "They have become more guarded. I think Bollywood stars on the whole have become more politically correct than before. Basically because there is so much attention being paid to what they say and do, especially because of social networking sites like Twitter. And even an innocent remark can be misconstrued. But that makes the job harder for people like us."

Q: Speaking of Twitter, why haven't you been tweeting recently?

A: "I just got fed up of it all. It was such a pain having to update constantly about what you are doing and your whereabouts. I worded it very carefully so that I wouldn't have so many questions about why I was going off Twitter. And now I can't possibly start again because people will say I am just doing it to promote the show."

Q: Will there be a fourth season of 'Koffee with Karan'?

A: "Honestly, the celebrity quotient in our industry is so less, I end up having the same people on my show. And the ones who don't come on the show might think they are celebrities but they are not, at least in my mind. I am hoping there will be a fourth season too but I also need to direct a film, which is very important also. Let's see."

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Check Out: Farah Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Raju Hirani shoot for Koffee with Karan

One of the most popular talk shows in the history of Indian television is all set for a grand comeback. Yes…we are indeed talking about 'Koffee with Karan' hosted by none other than the inimitable Karan Johar. Season 3 of 'Koffee with Karan' is all set to return in a few weeks from now and from the looks of it, this one promises to be bigger, better and spicier.

Some of the guests who will be seen on the show include current heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan & Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor. Besides actors, Karan even got 3 of the most popular directors namely Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali and Farah Khan to shoot for a Director's special episode last night. The quartet seemed to have had a blast and Farah who posted this pic on Twitter immediately tweeted, "Shot 4 koffee with karan, imtiaz ali n raju hirani last nite. such fun."

Well with such interesting personalities all set to reveal some hitherto unknown facts about their life, we can't wait to smell this Koffee. 

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Karan Johar wants to have 'Koffee' with Aamir

Director Karan Johar, who is coming up with the third season of Koffee with Karan, said he would be honoured to bring and interview superstar Aamir Khan in his popular talk show. "I had a chat with Aamir. I am trying to have him in this season. I think Aamir has proven his mettle as a filmmaker, actor and as a personality I think we should all be really proud of. Aamir conceptually has said that we would do it but we are yet to figure out a date and a schedule. It would be my honour to interview Aamir Khan," Karan told reporters here on Friday.


For the first time, actor couple Abhishek and Aishwarya would be appearing in any talk show together after their marriage.
"It was a great to have Abhi and Ash, there are my friends only. After their marriage, it's their first appearance together in a talk show. There were many things that I wanted to know, which I think audience would love to know because they are really one of the royal couple of Bollywood," said Karan.
Stories were making rounds that estranged couple actor Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra would appear together in the show, but Karan rubbished the speculations showering praise on their acting skills.
"There is a media conjecture but I haven't spoken to them (Shahid and Priyanka). They are great couple on screen. I would say Kaminey was a fantastic film and Shahid and Priyanka are big reason for that. I would love to have Shahid and Priyanka together," said Karan.
Karan maintains that he wouldn't take advantage of his personal rapport with the stars to unravel their secrets beyond a certain level.
"I never offend any of my guests. I try to make them feel comfortable as I invite them to my show. Yes, some sequences are revealed, some fun conversation happened but I don't think anything is offensive," said Karan.
"There are new enemies, new lovers and new controversies, so we will talk on that," he added.
Koffee with Karan would be aired on STAR World from Nov 7.

(Hindustan Times )