Salman Khan is reportedly set to make an appearance in the opening episode of the upcoming season, adding extra excitement around the return of the celebrity talk show.
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Salman Khan joins Karan Johar for opening episode (PC: Twitter)
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan could be bringing a major star presence to the return of Koffee With KaranThe actor is reportedly set to open the ninth season of Karan Johar’s popular celebrity chat showWhat makes the reported appearance more interesting is that Salman is expected to take the famous couch alone rather than arrive with a family member or another celebrityThe new season is also expected to return with changes to its format and a wider mix of guestsWith the show gearing up for another run, fans are already curious about what Salman’s latest conversation with Karan will reveal.
Salman Khan to appear solo on the premiere
According to a source familiar with the development, Salman has confirmed his appearance to Karan Johar for the opening episodeThe source said, “Salman has confirmed his presence to Karan Johar for the premiere episodeWhile other details are being ironed out, they are in agreement that Khan should appear solo this year.”
A solo appearance would be different from Salman’s previous visits to the showHis Season 4 episode included his father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan for part of the conversationHe later appeared during Season 5 with his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan.
When will Koffee With Karan Season 9 stream?
Season 9 is reportedly expected to begin streaming around October-November 2026 with the launch planned around the Diwali seasonThe new season will stream on JioHotstarKaran Johar has also previously hinted that the upcoming edition could bring changes to the show’s presentationThe format is expected to feature shorter segments along with a different approach to how conversations are structured.
Season 9 could have a wider guest lineup
The upcoming season may not focus only on established Bollywood starsReports suggest that the guest lineup could include actors from South Indian cinema along with OTT performers and digital creatorsSeveral names have been circulating online as possible guests.
These reportedly include Vicky Kaushal and Diljit Dosanjh as well as Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali KhanOther combinations being discussed include Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani along with Varun Dhawan and Kriti SanonHowever these names have not been officially confirmed by Karan Johar or JioHotstar.
Salman Khan’s Koffee With Karan history
Salman stayed away from the show during its first three seasons before making his much-talked-about appearance in Season 4He returned for Season 5 in an episode that marked the show’s 100th episode.
His reported solo appearance in the new season could therefore give viewers a different side of the actorWith Salman expected to open the new chapter fans will be watching closely to see whether his episode delivers the candid moments and conversations that have become closely associated with Koffee With Karan.
