Koffee With Karan 8: Kareena Kapoor's astute evasion of Deepika Padukone-related queries: 'Why direct this to me?'

Koffee With Karan 8: In this recent episode, KJo welcomed the effervescent duo of Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, setting the stage for a session brimming with wit and candor. Kareena, known for her unfiltered responses, particularly shone during the rapid-fire round. However, a curveball emerged when she was asked about considering Deepika Padukone as competition.

The unexpected query left Kareena momentarily taken aback, prompting her to respond, "Me?" as she sought clarification. Alia swiftly jumped in, affirming that the question was actually meant for her. Kareena, unfazed, candidly expressed her confusion, wondering aloud why she was being posed this particular question. Alia promptly echoed Kareena's sentiments, asserting that there was no sense of rivalry or competition with Deepika Padukone, given her seniority in the industry.

Despite Kareena's attempt to sidestep, Deepika's name continued to resonate throughout the rapid-fire segment. Karan Johar then threw another intriguing question, prompting Kareena to choose the best Sanjay Leela Bhansali muse among Deepika, Alia, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Alia, quick on the uptake, playfully urged Kareena not to involve her name, to which Kareena, with her trademark wit, hinted at an imminent opportunity to collaborate with the director, leaving KJo and Alia amused.

This banter touched upon Kareena Kapoor's association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, referencing her initial consideration for the lead role in 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela,' later taken over by Deepika Padukone. Ranveer Singh, in a prior Koffee With Karan episode, revealed the initial plan involving Kareena for the film, shedding light on her eventual exit and Deepika's subsequent entry.

The episode also revisited an old remark by Deepika Padukone herself, highlighting Kareena's choices regarding scripts. In a previous season, Deepika had humorously implied that Kareena might have pursued "charity" had she not been in the show business, alluding to Kareena's knack for letting go of projects that later turned out successful for others.

This latest episode, following other engaging sessions with the likes of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, has added another intriguing layer to the ongoing season of Koffee With Karan 8, available for streaming on Disney Hotstar.

- With inputs from agencies

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