{
  "id": 13983977,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:39:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/salman-khan-to-appear-as-first-guest-on-koffee-with-karan-final-season-fans-say-great-guy-returns-watch-promo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood star Salman Khan will make his debut as the first guest on the final season of Koffee With Karan, the popular celebrity chat show set to premiere on JioHotstar on October 14. The new promo for the ninth season, which was shared on Instagram, shows the actor and host Karan Johar together once again, hinting at an entertaining conversation featuring Khan's humor and playful banter. In the teaser, Johar joked, \"This season could go either way,\" to which Khan responded, \"Yes, it can. It has gone, definitely gone.\" Fans have welcomed the return of the \"great guy,\" with many commenting that they are excited for the rapid-fire conversation. Earlier, Karan Johar confirmed that Koffee With Karan would not return after the upcoming season. In a previous teaser, the host had addressed viewers directly, reminding them that the show had already been on eight seasons and ruled out cricketers as potential guests.",
  "summary": "Actor Salman Khan is returning to Koffee With Karan after nearly a decade, and the promo for the show's ninth season hints at an entertaining conversation with host Karan Johar. The Bollywood superstar will be the first guest on the final season of the popular celebrity chat show, which is set to premiere on JioHotstar on October 14. The makers dropped a new promo on Monday, bringing Salman and…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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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": "Gulf News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:41:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}