Karan Johar addressed the online backlash against Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna, and Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone's conversations with him, in Koffee With Karan.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan, speaking about Deepika and Ranveer said, "They are beautifully in love. Such good actors in love with each other. They were just being honest about their lives. Since when should honesty be judged? You should be appreciative of someone's honesty."

Meanwhile, addressing the backlash to Rashmika and Vijay's conversation, Karan said, "Everyone's entitled to an opinion. But when you start telling them what to do in that relationship, I have a very big problem. Who are you? Are you a counsellor? Are you a lawyer? Are you a member of their family?" He also added that dragging the family of the pair was demeaning.

In their appearance on Koffee With Karan, Rashmika and Vijay's comments on their marriage received backlash from users on social media.