Kaafi With Karan? As Karan Johar’s show airs final season, what it got right and wrong
After 22 years and 161 episodes, Koffee with Karan is ending. The show that turned gossip into the backbone of an Indian talk show and had a massive cultural impact is concluding with its ninth and final season starting on Jio Hotstar on October 14. Rumours suggest new faces and returning old favourites may grace Karan Johar's couch one last time.
Koffee with Karan first premiered on Star World on November 19, 2004, before moving to streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar for seasons seven and eight. When the show debuted, it brought a lively and unfiltered perspective on celebrities, contrasting with the more formal Simi Garewal's Rendezvous. Karan encouraged guests to reveal their insecurities and controversial opinions, making it a hit from the start.
However, the rise of social media and constant trolling forced celebrities to be more guarded, changing the show's dynamic.
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