Koffee With Karan is returning with a new season, bringing Bollywood stars together for candid and entertaining conversations.
Salman Khan will be the first guest on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan Season 9. The filmmaker recently shared a promotional video on Instagram, confirming the actor's appearance in the opening episode.
In the promo, Salman announces his arrival on the show, saying, "Toh main aa raha hun karne Koffee with Karan."
Sharing the promo, Johar described Salman as the "one & only bhaii" and referred to the episode as one last Koffee With Karan with the actor. Season 9 will stream on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar from October 14.
Why Is Karan Johar Ending Koffee With Karan?
Karan Johar has confirmed that Season 9 will be the final edition of Koffee With Karan. Speaking to Variety, the filmmaker reflected on the show's 22-year journey and explained that he now wants to focus more on filmmaking.
Karan Johar said the chat show has become a significant part of his identity in the entertainment industry. However, he wants to spend the next decade directing more films and telling new stories, which influenced his decision to bring the show to an end.
The filmmaker also described the decision as emotional and personal. He acknowledged the show's association with candid conversations and controversies while expressing hope that the affection audiences have shown towards the programme will continue.
When Did Koffee With Karan Premiere?
Koffee With Karan premiered on Star World in 2004, with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as its first guests. The debut season also featured Amitabh Bachchan with his son Abhishek Bachchan, while Aishwarya Rai appeared alongside filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The show ran for six seasons on Star World until 2019. Season 2 was also aired on Star One in 2007. By Season 6, episodes were available to stream on Hotstar, which was then owned by Star India.
Over the years, Koffee With Karan became known for bringing together prominent Bollywood personalities for informal conversations about their careers, relationships and personal lives. The show also became a regular source of headlines because of its candid exchanges and controversial moments.
With Salman Khan opening the upcoming season, Koffee With Karan is set to begin its final chapter under Johar's hosting.
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