KJo confirms Koffee With Karan S9; says cricketers are NOT INVITED

Karan Johar confirms 'Koffee With Karan' Season 9 will be the last in NEW PROMO, cheekily says 'cricketers are not invited': 'I'm not acting, I'm not pretending, it is my last' - WATCH

Karan Johar has confirmed that 'Koffee With Karan' Season 9 will be the final chapter of his long-running celebrity chat show. In a new promo, the filmmaker and host addresses calls about the show's future and jokes about potential guests, including making it clear that cricketers are not invited.

'Koffee With Karan' Season 9 will begin streaming on October 14, although the makers are yet to announce the guest lineup.

Karan Johar confirms 'Koffee With Karan' Season 9 will be his last

Karan Johar has officially announced that 'Koffee With Karan' will come to an end after its ninth season. In the newly released promo, the filmmaker directly addresses the show's future while answering a series of phone calls.Johar makes the announcement emphatically, telling viewers, "You heard it right.

It is going to be my last season of 'Koffee With Karan'. I'm not acting; I'm not pretending. It is my last."The ninth season of the celebrity chat show is scheduled to premiere on October 14. The guest lineup, however, has not yet been revealed.

Karan Johar takes cheeky digs at callers in the new promo

The promo plays out as a series of conversations between Johar and callers, allowing the filmmaker to respond to some of the criticism and speculation that has surrounded the show over the years.

At one point, a caller suggests that the show should have ended a decade ago. Johar responds with a pointed remark, saying that he had not invited the person onto the show across its previous eight seasons and therefore had no plans to invite them for the ninth either.The exchange sets the irreverent tone for the final season, with Johar appearing to embrace the show's reputation for playful celebrity banter.

'Cricketers are not invited': Karan Johar's cheeky reference

The promo also addresses speculation about whether cricketers could appear on the Koffee With Karan couch again.

Johar dismisses the possibility, saying, "No, no, no, cricketers are not invited. They are also not coming."The line appears to reference the controversy surrounding the show's 2019 episode featuring cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. Their appearance attracted widespread criticism over comments made during the episode, following which both players were briefly suspended.

'Why would I do anything controversial?' Karan Johar signs off

The filmmaker ends the promo by once again highlighting that this is the final season, adding a playful twist to the announcement."Darling, it's my last season of Koffee With Karan. Why would I do anything controversial?" Johar says.The line plays on the show's long association with headline-making conversations, unexpected revelations and celebrity controversies.

'Koffee With Karan' began in 2004 and became a pop-culture fixture

'Koffee With Karan' first premiered in November 2004 and quickly became one of Karan Johar's most recognisable television properties. The show's informal couch setting, celebrity conversations and recurring segments, particularly the "Rapid Fire Round", helped establish its distinctive format.Over the years, the show transitioned from television to digital streaming while continuing to attract some of the biggest names from Bollywood and beyond. Its conversations have frequently generated headlines, from celebrity relationships and personal revelations to wider discussions around the Hindi film industry's culture and nepotism.With Season 9 now being billed as the final instalment, the focus will be on which celebrities join Johar on the couch for the show's last run.

When and where to watch 'Koffee With Karan' Season 9?

Koffee With Karan Season 9 will begin streaming on October 14. Karan Johar has confirmed that the season will mark the end of his journey with the popular celebrity chat show, although details about the episodes and guest lineup are still awaited. The previous eight seasons can be streamed on Jio Hotstar.