The wait is finally over for fans of Bollywood’s most controversial couch as Karan Johar gears up for the final season of Koffee With Karan. In a blockbuster announcement that has set social media abuzz, the filmmaker revealed that none other than superstar Salman Khan will be the first guest to grace the show. Karan shared a sneak peek of the episode on his Instagram, confirming the season kicks off on October 14, and captioned the post, “One last time. A koffee with the one & only bhai.”
Salman Khan is no stranger to the iconic show, having appeared twice before—once alongside his father, Salim Khan, and another time with his brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan. His presence as the season opener is a fitting tribute to the show’s legacy, which began back in 2004. Over the last 22 years and 161 episodes, the chat show has become a staple of pop culture, famously hosting everyone from Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, often sparking debates, memes, and industry headlines along the way.
Earlier this September, Karan Johar announced that the upcoming season would be his last in an emotionally charged video. Reflecting on the show’s journey, the director recalled how his late father once questioned who would pay him to chat with friends. Karan acknowledged the highs and lows of the series, including the infamous ‘nepotism’ discourse and the many celebrity revelations that kept audiences hooked for nearly two decades. Despite the trolling and conjecture that followed the show, Karan expressed deep gratitude for the love he has received, inviting fans to join him for one last cup of coffee when the season premieres on Jio Hotstar.