Is Samay coming on 'KWK 9'? Comedian's Instagram story and KJo'scomment fuel buzz

Is Samay Raina coming to 'Koffee With Karan 9'? Comedian's cryptic Instagram story and Karan Johar's I know I am going to have a blast' comment fuel speculation

Comedian Samay Raina has set social media buzzing after posting a poster of ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ on his Instagram story. He has not explained the post, but fans are already asking whether he is about to join Karan Johar on the famous couch before the season ends.

Samay Raina’s Instagram story sparks ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ buzz

Samay Raina shared the show’s poster with no caption or clarification. That was enough to get followers connecting the dots. Several posts on X have also claimed that he could arrive with his rumoured girlfriend, actress Medha Shankr, in what is being called the second-last episode of the season. Neither Samay nor the makers have confirmed any of this, so for now it remains speculation.

What Karan Johar said about the guest list

In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar spoke about how he picked guests for the ninth season and mentioned an episode with Samay, Tanmay Bhat and Farah Khan. He said the line-up depended mostly on his personal comfort and bond with people.

He preferred inviting those he shares warmth with over those who might feel pressured to say yes.The filmmaker also admitted that finding two guests for each episode was tricky, which is why several celebrity couples were seen this season. Three couples appeared, along with a few unusual pairings he chose not to reveal.Karan said he expected the episode with the trio to be fun because they would likely target him. He added that he did not follow one fixed format and planned each conversation around the guest’s personality and stage of life.

"I have done one episode with Vedang and Sharvari and Lakshya – the new actors in the industry. And I have had a blast. I have one with Tanmay, Samay Raina and Farah Khan. I know I am going to have a blast because they will attack me more than what I am capable of. So you just have to play it as per the guest. I haven’t followed the same template with every guest. I have gone as per the energy of the guest as to where he or she is at that point of time in their life," said Karan Johar.

Who has appeared on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ so far?

The ninth season has already hosted a string of popular names from the film industry. The guests so far include Salman Khan,

Varun Dhawan

, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Kiara Advani,

Sidharth Malhotra

Vijay Deverakonda

and Rashmika Mandanna.With Samay Raina’s name back in the spotlight, viewers are waiting to see if the comedian officially joins the list before the season wraps up.