Karan Johar announces Koffee with Karan Season 9 will be the last, bidding goodbye after 22 years
Karan Johar said in an emotional video that the ninth season of his chat show will be its final one, with Salman Khan as the first episode's lone guest.
Bollywood director and producer Karan Johar has announced that he is saying goodbye to his chat show Koffee with Karan. In an emotional video on Wednesday, he said Koffee with Karan Season 9 would be the show's last season. Johar appeared moved as he recalled his journey with the show, which has entertained audiences for about 22 years.
The show has been much talked about for years for its celebrity gossip, questions on personal lives and often headline-making remarks. Eight seasons and 161 episodes have been completed so far. The ninth season will be the final chapter of the chat show.
In the promo, Johar recalled the early days of the show. He said that in June 2004 he told his father, Yash Johar, that he wanted to host a talk show. According to Johar, Yash Johar asked him who would pay to watch him call friends and simply talk to them. Johar went ahead with the show regardless and received a big response from viewers.
Johar said his father died on June 26, 2004, and that he shot for Koffee with Karan for the first time on August 16, 2004. The show then came to be counted among Bollywood's best-known chat shows.
In his message, Johar said, "This is not a professional announcement, it is an emotional message." Looking back on the show, he said he had hosted celebrities, friends, family members and many couples. According to Johar, he spoke to several couples who later separated, while some relationships went on to marriage.
He also referred to the controversies the show has stirred. Johar said, "I had almost ruined the careers of national icons; even today I live with the word nepotism. Rumour became a matter of national debate; a lot happened."
Johar added that wherever he goes, he is always asked about the next season of Koffee with Karan. He became emotional as he said the show had given him a great deal.
Salman Khan will appear as the lone guest in the first episode of Koffee with Karan 9. Fans will be watching the conversation between Johar and Khan in the opening episode of the final season. Season 9 will stream on JioHotstar from October 14. As Johar bids the show a final goodbye with this season, it is set to be special for fans.
