The final season of Koffee With Karan started airing on October 14, 2026, with Salman Khan appearing as the first guest on the show. He was later joined by Karishma Kapoor. The second episode featured Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
Considering that it took a long time for the show to return for another season, the excitement was there, specifically among people who love to enjoy such conversations. But the real question is: was it worth the wait?
A lot of things have changed since the first season of the popular talk show. Multiple moments became memorable over the years, and some even landed in controversy. The reality right now is that Koffee with Karan does not feel as fresh as it used to be many years ago.
This is because the concept of such conversations, where celebrities open up in detail about their past or reveal something that remains unknown to the public, is not new anymore.
Everyone is using social media nowadays, and one post is sufficient to let the whole world know about someone’s life like an open book.
Furthermore, the trend of podcasts has already taken over the internet. India is not falling behind in this field, as YouTube’s home section features millions of choices, with internet personalities or an actor or actress hosting a podcast.
Furthermore, the intention behind the guests being invited to Karan Johar’s show now feels more like a promotion of that particular personality. While Salman is already trending for Bigg Boss and his upcoming films, Vijay and Rashmika’s movie is out now in theatres, and fans are eager to know more about why they kept their relationship hidden for years.
Previously, the situation was different. There were some incompatible duos being invited to the show, who gave a tough fight to each other to get the limelight on themselves or to win the hamper. But today, the AI is deciding everything when it should be Karan making the final decision.
The only thing that looks new for now is the set, which keeps on changing every season. However, it can be said with conviction that the show has lost the freshness that it used to have in the beginning.
