{
  "id": 13981017,
  "title": "Salman Khan opens Karan Johar’s final Koffee With Karan: What to expect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/salman-khan-opens-karan-johars-final-koffee-with-karan-what-to-expect",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:41:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-opens-karan-johars-final-koffee-with-karan-what-to-expect-1.500707839"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood star Salman Khan is set to kick off the ninth and final season of Karan Johar's beloved chat show, Koffee With Karan. The first teaser for the upcoming season offers viewers a glimpse of an unpredictable and candid conversation between Salman and the host. \"This is the finale season, so this can go anywhere,\" Karan Johar tells Salman in the preview.\n\nThe ninth season of Koffee With Karan is scheduled to premiere on October 14, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar. Salman Khan will appear solo in the season premiere, making his return to the Koffee couch after his debut stint in Season 4 and his participation in the show's 100th episode in Season 5 alongside his brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan.\n\nKaran Johar recently shared an emotional video reflecting on the show's journey since its inception in 2004. He recalled the initial skepticism from his late father, Yash Johar, who questioned whether anyone would pay to watch Karan chat with his friends. Despite the doubts, Karan persisted and launched the show, which has since become a staple of Indian pop culture.\n\nLooking ahead to the final season, Karan acknowledged both the memorable moments and the controversies that defined the series. He admitted to having called both lovers and ex-lovers, some of whom later got married, and even put the careers of national icons at risk. Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 9 marks a bittersweet farewell to the show, as he prepares to say goodbye after more than two decades on screen.",
  "summary": "Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will open the ninth and final season of Karan Johar’s celebrity chat show, Koffee With Karan , with the first teaser promising an unpredictable conversation. The makers have released a preview featuring Salman sharing the iconic couch with filmmaker and host Karan Johar, setting the stage for the show’s farewell season. “This is the finale season, so this can go…",
  "key_points": [
    "Salman Khan to host Koffee With Karan's final season",
    "Season 9 premiere on October 14, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar",
    "Karan Johar reflects on show's journey and controversies"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/salman-khan-warns-paparazzi-over-intrusive-celebrity-photos",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:28:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Dr Nene didn’t recognise Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan at wedding; didn’t watch Madhuri films",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dr-nene-didnt-recognise-shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-at-wedding-didnt",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:35:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Salman Khan To Appear As First Guest On Koffee With Karan Final Season, Fans Say 'Great Guy Returns'; Watch Promo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/salman-khan-to-appear-as-first-guest-on-koffee-with-karan-final",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:39:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}