Koffee With Karan Season 9 is trending at No. 1 on JioHotstar in India, the UK, Canada and Singapore, JioStar announced on 16 October 2026. The final season of Karan Johar’s chat show premiered on 14 October with Salman Khan as its first guest.
Koffee With Karan 9 Tops JioHotstar Charts
According to JioStar, the premiere episode also trended in the entertainment category on X, while Instagram saw a wave of reaction reels and reviews. The season is the first Indian show from The Peacock Hub, the first homegrown collaboration between NBCUniversal and JioHotstar.
Alok Jain, Head of Hindi and English Entertainment at JioStar, said the show is “a powerful example of what a homegrown IP can achieve when it stays true to its voice”, and that it is “finding resonance with viewers across markets”.
Host Karan Johar said opening the final season with Salman, with Karisma Kapoor walking in as a surprise, “felt like flipping through an old family album”. He added that seeing viewers in the UK, Canada and Singapore take the show to No. 1 “makes this last chapter even more special”.
What Happened in Episode 1
- Salman Khan came as a solo guest, a change from the show’s usual two-guest format.
- He said he hopes to have children someday, and spoke about a mysterious “presence” in his bedroom.
- He recalled doing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai without a fee out of affection for Yash Johar.
- Karisma Kapoor, his co-star in more than ten films, made a surprise entry to host the rapid-fire round. Salman jokingly called her his “longest living affair”.
For the full guest list and episode schedule, see our Koffee With Karan Season 9 guest list.
Koffee With Karan 9: Show Details
| Show | Koffee With Karan Season 9 (final season) |
| Host | Karan Johar |
| Platform | JioHotstar (The Peacock Hub, Hotstar Specials) |
| Premiere | 14 October 2026 |
| New episodes | Every Wednesday, 7 PM |
| Episode 1 guest | Salman Khan (with Karisma Kapoor) |
What’s Next
Episode 2 is expected on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. JioHotstar has not announced the guest yet; we will update the guest list as soon as the promo is out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koffee With Karan 9 trending on JioHotstar?
Yes. JioStar said Koffee With Karan Season 9 is trending at No. 1 on JioHotstar in India, the UK, Canada and Singapore after its premiere.
Who was the guest in Koffee With Karan 9 Episode 1?
Salman Khan was the first guest, and Karisma Kapoor made a surprise appearance to host the rapid-fire round.
Is Koffee With Karan 9 the last season?
Yes. Karan Johar has said Season 9 is the final season of Koffee With Karan.
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