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Kareena Kapoor celebrates end of Koffee With Karan

📅 Published: 2 Nov 2026, 09:11 pm IST• 🔄 Updated: 2 Nov 2026, 09:11 pm IST• 4 min read• 1 views
Kareena Kapoor and Karan Johar sitting on the couch during the final season of Koffee With Karan.
Kareena Kapoor and Karan Johar on the final season set.
Key Points
  • Kareena Kapoor says she is relieved the show is ending.
  • Karan Johar announced the ninth season will be the show's last.
  • Kareena and Saif Ali Khan appear together for the first time in 16 years.
  • The final season episode streams on JioHotstar this Wednesday.
  • The show concludes a 22-year run that began in 2004.

Kareena Kapoor Khan said she is "happy and relieved" that the celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan is coming to an end. Karan Johar announced on September 30, 2026, that the ninth season will be the final installment of the show.

This decision concludes a 22-year run for the program that first began in 2004. Karan Johar announced that the ninth season of Koffee With Karan will be the show's final season.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan appear on final season

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan appear as guests on the fourth episode of the ninth and final season of Koffee With Karan. The episode is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar on Wednesday.

The couple joins the show for its last season to participate in the interview series.

First joint chat show appearance in 16 years

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan appear together on the program for the first time in 16 years. The couple previously appeared together on the third season of Koffee With Karan in 2010.

Their last joint appearance occurred on December 5, 2010, in Season 3, Episode 5.

Tense banter between Kareena and Karan Johar

Kareena Kapoor expressed her relief regarding the conclusion of the talk show Koffee With Karan during the fourth episode of the final season. She told host Karan Johar that she felt happy and relieved because they would no longer have to continue appearing on the program.

Karan Johar replied to the comment by thanking Kapoor for her sensitivity toward the show’s final season. This exchange occurred as the pair filmed their guest appearance for the series' ninth season.

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The agency alleges that his advertisements for Vimal Elaichi serve as surrogate promotions for Vimal Pan Masala, a product banned in the state. Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff also received similar notices from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration regarding their association with the brand.

Director Rajiv Rai revealed that Naseeruddin Shah felt uncomfortable filming the song Tirchi Topiwale with his co-star Sonam for the 1989 film Tridev. Shah told Rai he felt awkward because Sonam was younger than his own daughter, Heeba Shah. Sonam requested that the director keep the casting, as she was excited to work with him.

Saif Ali Khan feels like a miscast

Saif Ali Khan told news outlets he felt like a "miscast" on the talk show. He suggested that Kareena Kapoor should praise other actors instead.

During a game on the show, Khan suggested the name "Kavita" when asked to name an actor starting with the letter K.

Karan Johar reflects on 22-year legacy

The show has been associated with Karan Johar for 22 years. When Johar pitched the program in 2004, his father, Yash Johar, questioned who would pay to watch him talk to his friends.

Johar reflected on the show’s history, noting that it featured guests including lovers and ex-lovers while addressing topics such as nepotism.

Season 9 guest lineup and recent appearances

The ninth season of the show premiered on 14 October 2026 with Salman Khan as the first guest. The second episode featured Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, while the third episode included Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, and a surprise appearance by Arjun Kapoor.

During that appearance, Khan discussed not receiving a promised two-year supply of ghee from his previous appearance on the show Kaun Banega Crorepati with Akshay Kumar.

Kareena and Saif married in October 2012 and have two sons, Taimur and Jeh.

Kareena and Saif's history on the show

Kareena Kapoor has been a guest on all eight previous seasons of the show. Saif Ali Khan has appeared in six previous seasons of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the final episode featuring Kareena and Saif stream?
The episode is set to stream on JioHotstar on Wednesday.
How long has Koffee With Karan been running?
The show has been associated with Karan Johar for 22 years, beginning in 2004.
Was this the first time the couple appeared together on the show?
No, they previously appeared together on the third season of the show in 2010.
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