Karan Johar Announces Koffee With Karan Season 9 as Final Season
Karan Johar has announced Koffee With Karan Season 9 as the show's final season, with the celebrity chat show returning to JioHotstar on October 14.
Karan Johar has announced that Koffee With Karan will return for one final season, with Season 9 premiering on JioHotstar on October 14. The filmmaker-host made the announcement through a new promo reflecting on the show's more than two-decade journey, including its celebrity conversations, controversies and viral moments.
Johar acknowledged the impact of the show and some of the controversies surrounding conversations on the famous couch. Referring to the backlash and debates that followed several episodes, he said he had "nearly put an end to the careers of national icons" and noted that he continues to live with the word "nepotism."
Since its debut in 2004, Koffee With Karan has become a prominent part of Bollywood's celebrity culture. Its rapid-fire rounds, personal questions and candid conversations have frequently generated headlines, memes and social media debates.
Over the years, the show has featured major Bollywood stars discussing relationships, friendships, rivalries and professional lives. Some conversations became memorable pop-culture moments, while others sparked criticism and controversy.
In the farewell promo, Johar thanked viewers for continuing to watch the show despite its controversies. He described the final season as a way of ending the journey with gratitude and said it felt like the right time to say goodbye.
Koffee With Karan Season 9 will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14, marking the show's final season after more than 20 years on screen.
