Koffee With Karan Season 9: Karan Johar is closing his hugely popular chat show after eight seasons of celebrity gossip and candid confessions. Koffee With Karan Season 9 drops its first episode today at 7 pm on JioHotstar. It is the show's last season. Salman Khan is the first guest.

Koffee With Karan Season 9 Premiere Date, Time And OTT Platform

Salman Khan opens the season. The first episode will stream on October 14, 2026, at 7 pm IST on JioHotstar.

The Bollywood superstar returns to the show after more than a decade. Since this is the final season, fans can expect a lot of nostalgia along with the usual personal questions, celebrity stories and playful banter.

In the promo, Karan brings up a question that has followed Salman for years. "Are you still a virgin?" he asks, and the actor replies, "Control yaar, brother." The exchange sets the tone for the episode, with the two trading their usual banter.

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The actor will appear solo to start the final season. He has been on the show before. He came with his father, Salim Khan, in Season 4. He was also part of the 100th episode in Season 5, along with his brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.

Koffee With Karan Over The Years

Alia Bhatt's famous general knowledge slip and Kangana Ranaut's face-off over nepotism are two examples. They show that a few minutes on the couch can have consequences long after the cameras stop.

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For more than two decades, Karan Johar's show has turned celebrity interviews into pop culture events. Its legacy includes memes, honest admissions and conversations that started serious debates about privilege, sexism and the cost of speaking without a filter.

FAQ

1. Who is the first guest on the final season of Koffee With Karan?

Salman Khan opens the final season as the very first guest, reuniting with host Karan Johar on the iconic chat show couch.

2. Where and when can viewers watch the new season premiere?

The first episode of Season 9 streams on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar starting October 14 at 7 PM.

3. Is Season 9 really the last season of Koffee With Karan?

Yes, Karan Johar announced that Season 9 will be the show's final chapter, wrapping up a popular run that first launched back in 2004.