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Salman Khan to headline final season of Koffee With Karan
Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced that the ninth season of his popular celebrity talk show, ‘Koffee With Karan’, will be the series' final season. The show, which premiered in 2004, is scheduled to begin streaming on October 14 on JioHotstar.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is confirmed as the first guest for the premiere episode. Promotional clips have already gone viral, featuring playful banter between Johar and Khan. The exchange includes a callback to a previous appearance where Johar asked Khan about his virginity, to which Khan responded with humor, saying, ‘Control, my brother, control.’
During the upcoming episode, Khan is expected to discuss various personal and professional topics, including his desire to become a father and his reflections on the changing landscape of the film industry. Johar stated that his decision to end the show stems from a desire to focus more on film direction and storytelling in the coming decade.
The final season has already secured several brand partnerships, including Visa and Jaquar Bath + Light, highlighting the show's enduring cultural impact in India.
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Bollywood · JioHotstar · Karan Johar · Koffee With Karan · Salman Khan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Season 9 is scheduled to debut on JioHotstar on October 14. thecsrjournal.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cricketers will not be part of the final season to avoid controversy. thecsrjournal.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Salman Khan will be the first guest of the ninth season. thecsrjournal.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ninth season of Koffee With Karan will be the final season of the show. thecsrjournal.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · gulfnews.com