Overview
- The show’s makers released a promo on Monday that confirms Salman Khan will be the first guest of Season 9 and revives a viral past exchange in which Karan asks about Salman’s earlier ‘virgin’ remark.
- Koffee With Karan Season 9 will premiere on October 14 on JioHotstar (The Peacock Hub) with Salman appearing solo on the opening episode.
- Karan Johar announced the ninth season will be the final one and said he wants to spend the coming years focusing on filmmaking and directing new projects.
- Producers have not confirmed the rest of the lineup and media reports have speculated about stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and several younger and South Indian actors.
- After 22 years and roughly 161 episodes, the farewell season highlights the show’s cultural footprint — its headline-making confessions and controversies have shaped celebrity coverage and may influence who chooses to appear for one last run.