We all know how Karan Johar likes his coffee — hot, with a dash of star quotient and gossip. And it looks like the filmmaker is ready for another cuppa. Industry insiders suggest that JioHotstar is in preliminary discussions with the host for the next season of his popular chat show, Koffee with Karan. If things fall in place, the ninth season could stream by the year-end.  

According to sources at the platform, the executives are keen on the chat show as it allows sustained engagement with viewers. “Koffee with Karan delivers repeat value across clips and social media,” noted a source.