Karan Johar Announces One Last ‘Koffee With Karan’

MUMBAI-Filmmaker and television host Karan Johar has announced the final season of his celebrity chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, bringing the long-running series to an end after eight seasons and 161 episodes.

It will premiere on JioHotstar on October 14.

In a video he posted, Johar became emotional as he recalled how the idea of hosting a talk show began with a conversation with his late father, producer Yash Johar, in June 2004.

“I think it was June 2004 when I told my dad, ‘I really want to host a talk show. I want to get two celebrities or stars and just have an informal, candid chat with them.’ And he looked at me and said, ‘Karan, you’re going to call your friends, chat with them. You do that every day. Who is going to pay to do that?’”

“He passed away that month, actually. On the 26th of June, he passed away. Give me two minutes. I’m good to go. And the very first day I shot for it was August 16, 2004. And I am here now — eight seasons later, 22 years later, 161 episodes later.”

Speaking about ending the show, Johar said it was a decision he came to with time.

“There are some journeys you don’t plan to end, you simply know, somewhere deep within you, when it is time to let them go. Koffee With Karan has been an extraordinary part of my life. It has given me friendships, memories, moments of complete madness, a lot of love and, yes, its fair share of controversy! But through all of it, what has remained constant is the audience.”

“They have laughed with us, debated us, trolled us, celebrated us and, most importantly, kept coming back for another cup. Saying goodbye is emotional, but it also feels right. This final season is my way of raising the mug one last time with gratitude, with love and with everyone who has made Koffee With Karan what it is. So, come have one last cup of Koffee with me. One last time.” (IANS)