After 22 years, eight seasons and 161 episodes, ‘Koffee With Karan’ is preparing to sign off. Hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the celebrity chat show returns for its ninth and final season on JioHotstar, with Salman Khan taking the iconic couch for the premiere. The first episode is scheduled to stream on October 14, 2026, at 7 pm IST. From the streaming details and Salman’s return to the show’s most recent promos, here is everything viewers need to know before the final season begins.
Where and when to watch ‘Koffee With Karan 9 ’
The ninth season of ‘Koffee With Karan’ will premiere on October 14, 2026, at 7 pm IST on JioHotstar. The season marks the end of Karan Johar’s long-running celebrity chat show, which has been a fixture of Bollywood entertainment for more than two decades.Salman Khan will open the final season with a solo appearance. The premiere is expected to bring together the familiar elements that have defined the show over the years, including candid conversations, personal questions, celebrity anecdotes and playful exchanges between Johar and his guests.With the show coming to an end, the season premiere also marks a nostalgic moment for viewers who have followed its celebrity interviews, rapid-fire rounds and headline-making revelations over the previous eight seasons.
Salman Khan returns to the ‘Koffee With Karan’ couch
Salman Khan has appeared on ‘Koffee With Karan’ on previous occasions. In Season 4, he appeared alongside his father, screenwriter Salim Khan. He also featured in the show’s 100th episode during Season 5, sharing the couch with his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.This time, Salman will kick off the final season with a solo appearance. The promos suggest that his familiar banter with Johar will be central to the episode.In a teaser released on October 12, Salman makes his entrance on the show’s recognisable set and announces, “I am coming on Koffee With Karan.”When Johar reminds him that this is the show’s final season, saying, “This is the finale season so this can go anywhere”, Salman responds, “Kahin bhi ja sakta hai (It can go anywhere).”Another promo revisits a question that has followed Salman since an earlier appearance. When Johar asks, “Are you still a virgin?”, the actor responds with a brief, “Control bro.”
Karisma Kapoor to make a special appearance in the premiere episode of ‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 9
Karisma Kapoor is also expected to make a surprise appearance in the premiere episode, adding an unexpected twist to Salman Khan’s solo outing on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’. According to Variety India, the extent of her appearance and how long she will feature in the episode remain unclear. Kapoor and Khan have shared screen space in several popular films, including ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Judwaa’, ‘Biwi No. 1’ and ‘Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge’. Her reported appearance adds a nostalgic touch to the final season’s opening episode.
Why is ‘Koffee With Karan’ ending after 22 years?
Karan Johar announced in late September 2026 that the ninth season would be the show’s last. The decision brings an end to a run that began in 2004, with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol appearing in the inaugural episode.The show’s origins also hold personal significance for Johar. He has spoken about discussing the idea with his father, producer Yash Johar, who died on June 26, 2004. Karan filmed the first episode on August 16 that year, beginning a journey that would span more than two decades.Looking back at the show’s impact, Johar said, “A lot happened. I called lovers, I called friends, I called families, I called lovers who then went on to become ex-lovers. Some of them even got married. I nearly put an end to the careers of national icons. I’m living with the word nepotism even today.”
Karan Johar pens an emotional farewell to the show
Announcing the final season, Johar reflected on the relationships, memories, controversies and audience reactions that have shaped ‘Koffee With Karan’ over the years.“There are some journeys you don’t plan to end, you simply know, somewhere deep within you, when it is time to let them go. Koffee With Karan has been an extraordinary part of my life. It has given me friendships, memories, moments of complete madness, a lot of love and, yes, its fair share of controversy! But through all of it, what has remained constant is the audience. They have laughed with us, debated us, trolled us, celebrated us and, most importantly, kept coming back for another cup. Saying goodbye is emotional, but it also feels right. This final season is my way of raising the mug one last time with gratitude, with love and with everyone who has made Koffee With Karan what it is. So, come have one last cup of Koffee with me. One last time.”
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor on the work font
On the work front, Salman Khan is associated with ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, and an upcoming action entertainer, titled ‘Monster’ directed by Vamshi Paidipally, which has been announced for an Eid 2027 release. Karan Johar will return as host for the ninth and final season of his iconic celebrity talk show featuring star-studded couch pairings including Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna among others.
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