After 22 years, 8 seasons and 161 episodes of celebrity gossip, candid confessions and moments that have kept Bollywood fans talking, Karan Johar is bringing his popular chat show to a close. Season 9 will be the final one, with Salman Khan taking the famous couch for the opening episode. It is the end of an era for Koffee With Karan .
Salman Khan will kick off the final season with a solo appearance. The actor has been on the show before, including an appearance with his father, Salim Khan, in Season 4. He also featured in the 100th episode during Season 5, alongside his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
Karan reminds him that this is the show’s final season, saying, “This is the finale season so this can go anywhere”. Salman is quick with his response: “Kahin bhi ja sakta hai (It can go anywhere).”
Another reported possibility is an episode featuring Aamir Khan, Saif and Farhan Akhtar together for Dil Chahta Hai reunion episode. However, none of these guest appearances has been officially confirmed. The premiere will feature Salman Khan, who returns to the show after more than a decade. With this being the final season, fans can expect plenty of nostalgia alongside the usual mix of personal questions, celebrity stories and playful exchanges. The show’s beginnings also carry personal significance for Karan. “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. From its rapid-fire rounds and celebrity pairings to revelations that often spark debate long after an episode airs, the show has regularly found its way into conversations about films and their stars. There is also speculation about appearances by Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
The first episode will drop on October 14, 2026, at 7 PM IST on JioHotstar. Karan announced in late September 2026 that Season 9 would be the show’s last. The decision brings a close to a run that began in 2004, when Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol appeared in the very first episode. He has recalled 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, setting off a journey that would last more than two decades.
Since then, Koffee With Karan has become a familiar part of Bollywood’s entertainment landscape. I’m living with the word nepotism even today,” he said.
