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Karan Johar's popular celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan is returning for its ninth and final season, and reports about its guest list have already
started discussions among fans. Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly set to appear as the last guest on the show. Other reported celebrity pairings include Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, and Alia Bhatt with her sister Shaheen Bhatt.
Shah Rukh Khan To Close Koffee With Karan 9
According to Hindustan Times, Shah Rukh Khan could be the final celebrity to take the famous Koffee With Karan couch in its ninth season. The actor shares a long friendship with Karan Johar and was the first guest on the show. SRK appeared alongside Kajol in the debut episode of Koffee With Karan back in 2004. Over the years, the superstar returned to the couch on several occasions.
Meanwhile, the ninth season is set to begin with Salman Khan, who will appear in the premiere episode. A surprise appearance by Karisma Kapoor has also been reported for the opening episode.
Koffee With Karan Season 9 Tentative Guest List
Apart from Shah Rukh Khan, several popular Bollywood couples are being considered for the final season. One of the anticipated pairings is Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra. The actors, who got married in 2023, have appeared on the show separately before, but a joint appearance would give viewers a chance to see them share the couch as a married couple.
Another couple who is said to be on the guest list is Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan. The couple has been married since 2012 and has two sons, Taimur and Jeh. Both actors have appeared on Koffee With Karan in earlier seasons, including a memorable joint appearance.
Besides, Alia Bhatt will be gracing the couch with her sister Shaheen Bhatt. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, who are currently promoting Ranabaali, are also expected to join Karan Johar on the final season.
Koffee With Karan Season 9 premieres on JioHotstar on October 14, 2026, with Salman Khan as the first guest. New episodes are scheduled to stream every Wednesday.
The controversial show is ending after more than two decades on. Karan announced that the ninth season would be the show's last, bringing an end to a format known for celebrity conversations, rapid-fire rounds, and revelations that often become talking points on social media.
