Actor Salman Khan is set to return to the Koffee With Karan 9 couch, but this time, he is expected to appear without a family member or another celebrity by his side. The actor will reportedly be the first guest of Koffee With Karan Season 9, making his premiere appearance a rare solo outing on the popular celebrity chat show.
According to Variety India, Season 9 of Koffee With Karan is scheduled to begin streaming around October-November 2026, during the Diwali season. While several names have been circulating online as part of the show's possible guest list, Salman is reportedly the first guest locked for the new season.
A source informed the portal, "Salman has confirmed his presence to Karan Johar for the premiere episode. While other details are being ironed out, they are in agreement that Khan should appear solo this year."
Salman's history with Koffee With Karan makes the reported appearance particularly interesting. He stayed away from the show's coffee couch during its first three seasons before making a much-publicised appearance in Season 4. He later returned in Season 5, Episode 6, which marked the show's 100th episode.
His previous appearances were not solo. During his Season 4 outing, his father and veteran writer Salim Khan joined him for part of the episode. In Season 5, his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan appeared alongside him.
The new season will stream on JioHotstar, the streaming platform created following the merger of Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. Karan Johar has previously indicated that the show will return with a "new syntax", including shorter segments and changes to its format.
The guest mix is also expected to be broader this time. Reports suggest that Season 9 may go beyond leading names from Hindi cinema and include stars from South Indian films, OTT actors and digital creators.
A tentative guest list has already been circulating on social media. The list was initially shared by a Reddit user, but it has not been officially confirmed by Karan Johar or JioHotstar.
The names reportedly doing the rounds include Vicky Kaushal and Diljit Dosanjh; Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan; Samay Raina and Farah Khan; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda; Jaya Bachchan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor Khan; Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn; Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani; Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon; Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna; Lakshya and Janhvi Kapoor; and Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor.
