Salman Khan to open final season of Koffee With Karan on October 14
12 Oct 2026Updated 19 min ago1 source
Actor Salman Khan is scheduled to feature as the opening guest on the ninth and final season of Karan Johar's popular talk show 'Koffee With Karan', which will premiere on October 14. The show will stream on platforms including JioHotstar and The Peacock Hub. Karan Johar announced the end of the 22-year-old series, stating he wants to redirect his focus toward filmmaking.
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What happened
Karan Johar's talk show 'Koffee With Karan' is returning for its ninth and final season on October 14, with Salman Khan appearing as the first guest.
Why it matters
The show is ending after a successful 22-year run. Karan Johar plans to shift his focus fully to filmmaking and storytelling.
What we know
- The final season premieres on October 14.
- Salman Khan is the guest for the season opener.
- The show will stream on JioHotstar and The Peacock Hub.
- Karan Johar is concluding the show after 22 years to focus on filmmaking.
What we don't know
- The full guest list for the remaining episodes of Season 9.
- The total number of episodes in this final season.
What's next
The season premiere will air on October 14 on the designated streaming platforms.
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