The upcoming ninth season of filmmaker and television host Karan Johar’s popular celebrity chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ is already generating plenty of buzz. Fans are eagerly speculating about which Bollywood stars could appear on the new season.
According to reports, Salman Khan is set to be the first guest of the upcoming season. The Bollywood superstar has reportedly agreed to appear on the show, raising another interesting question: who will sit beside him?
Karan Johar traditionally invites two celebrities to share the famous couch and discuss their careers, personal lives and the latest happenings in the industry. However, this time Salman is reportedly expected to appear as a solo guest.
Salman has made several memorable appearances on the show over the years. He skipped the first three seasons before making his debut in Season 4, when he appeared alongside his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan. In Season 5, he returned with his brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan.
If the reports are accurate, the ninth season will mark the first time Salman appears on the show entirely on his own.
That has already sparked curiosity among viewers, particularly because Salman’s previous episodes often generated headlines. At 61, fans are keen to see whether the actor will open up about his personal life, relationships, marriage and the controversies surrounding him in recent years.
The actor has faced plenty of attention lately, ranging from box-office disappointments and security concerns to discussions about his appearance and career choices. Whether he addresses those topics during the interview remains to be seen.
The new season could reportedly premiere around October, November or the Diwali period. Unlike previous editions, ‘Koffee With Karan 9’ is expected to stream on JioHotstar. Karan Johar has also hinted that the format of the show could receive some changes this season.
Meanwhile, an unofficial guest list has been circulating on social media. The producers have yet to confirm these names, but the rumored lineup reportedly includes:
Vicky Kaushal and Diljit Dosanjh
Aamir Khan
Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan
Samay Raina and Farah Khan
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna
Jaya Bachchan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor Khan
With Salman Khan reportedly leading the season, expectations are already high for what could be one of the show’s most talked-about editions yet.
