Koffee With Karan is returning for its ninth season, but the upcoming edition will also mark the end of Karan Johar’s popular celebrity talk show. The new season will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026. The announcement brings the curtain down on a show that first arrived on television in 2004 and went on to become a regular part of Bollywood’s entertainment landscape.
Over the years, Koffee With Karan has featured some of the biggest names from the Hindi film industry and beyond. The show became known for its candid conversations, rapid fire rounds and discussions that often generated headlines. Across its run, the series completed 161 episodes and became known for combining celebrity interviews with personal stories and lighter moments.
Karan Johar has described the decision to end the show as a personal one. The filmmaker wants to shift more of his attention towards directing films, leading him to bring the long running talk show to an end. He has looked back at the journey with gratitude and love as he prepares to host the final season.
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The filming for season 9 has already begun, with several familiar Bollywood names involved in the early episodes. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Sara Ali Khan are among the stars who have been part of the filming, while Ibrahim Ali Khan will also make his debut appearance on the show.
Koffee With Karan first premiered in 2004 and gradually became one of the most recognised celebrity chat shows in India. Its format allowed stars to speak about their films, friendships, relationships and careers, while the rapid fire round became one of its most recognisable features.
The show has also produced many memorable television moments over the years, from unexpected answers during the rapid fire segment to more personal conversations between Karan and his guests. For viewers, the series became a way to see a different side of actors away from their regular film promotions and public appearances.
With season 9 now confirmed as the final edition, Karan Johar is preparing to close a chapter that has lasted more than two decades. The final season will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026, bringing the long running series to an end while Karan turns his attention back towards filmmaking.
