Bollywood actor Salman Khan will open the ninth and final season of Koffee With Karan, returning to filmmaker Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show as its first guest.
Streaming platform JioHotstar announced the news on October 12, releasing a teaser ahead of the season premiere scheduled for October 14, 2026.
In the promotional clip, Salman confirms his return to the show in his trademark candid style, setting the tone for the final season of the long-running entertainment programme.
Salman Khan returns to the Koffee couch
Salman has appeared on Koffee With Karan several times throughout its run. He was the first guest of Season 4 and later appeared in the show’s 100th episode during Season 5 alongside his brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
His return for the final season brings a familiar face to the programme as it prepares to conclude its run.
Karan Johar confirms show’s final season
The announcement follows Karan Johar’s confirmation on Instagram that Koffee With Karan would end with its ninth season.
Since its debut in 2004, the show has become a prominent fixture in Indian entertainment, featuring actors and other celebrities discussing their careers, relationships, rivalries and personal lives.
Across eight seasons, the programme has aired 161 episodes, with several conversations and celebrity revelations generating widespread media attention.
When and where to watch Season 9
The ninth season of Koffee With Karan is scheduled to premiere on October 14, 2026, streaming exclusively on JioHotstar.
With Salman Khan opening the final edition, the show is set to begin its farewell run with one of its returning guests.
