Salman Khan has said he has no regrets about staying unmarried, but he hopes to have children of his own one day. The actor made the remarks as the first guest on the ninth and final season of Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan, which began streaming on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The episode covers marriage, loneliness, fatherhood, friendships and the actor’s much-discussed comment from the show years ago.
What Salman said on the couch
According to PTI reports carried by The Telegraph and others, Salman, 60, said he is happy with his decision not to marry. When Karan Johar asked whether he missed having children, he said he would have kids at some point.
The conversation began with Salman’s friend Aamir Khan, who recently got married for the third time. Salman said he is happy for him. Asked about his own plans, he said he is doing fine.
Karan also brought up Salman’s 2014 appearance on the show, when he gave a viral answer about being a virgin. Salman laughed and explained that it was his way of saying he did not want to talk about the subject. He said he has never wanted to discuss his relationships in public.
He also recalled advice from his father, screenwriter Salim Khan, to keep his personal life private. By his account, his father compared a home’s living room to the whole country and the bedroom to private life. The point, as Salman put it, was that what you say in the living room can go to the whole country, but what belongs to the bedroom should stay there.
Loneliness, children and Karan’s own life
Karan spoke about feeling lonely without a partner. Salman replied that Karan has his mother and his twins, Yash and Roohi, for company. In the PTI report, Salman says loneliness is when nobody wants to be with you, and that he does not think that is true for Karan.
Karan called having children the biggest blessing of his life, and Salman said he was happy for him. Salman then joked that the twins would grow up, marry and have children, and that Karan would become a grandfather one day.
On the subject of marriage, Salman said neither of them can blame anyone else. As reported, he said “it’s my decision and I’m happy with that decision,” and added that kids will come in.
Episode details
- Show: Koffee With Karan, Season 9, the final season
- Host: Karan Johar
- First guest: Salman Khan
- Where to watch: JioHotstar, in India
- Premiere date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Topics: Marriage, fatherhood, loneliness, fans and friendships with other film stars
The full schedule of later episodes had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. A guest list circulating online has not been confirmed by JioHotstar or Karan Johar, so we have not included any names from it.
Background: a show nearing its end
Karan Johar announced on September 30, 2026 that the ninth season would be the last. Reports say it will close a run of about 22 years, with eight earlier seasons and 161 episodes. The show first aired in 2004, with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as its first guests.
Salman has been on the show before, including the 100th episode in 2016, when he appeared with his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail. His 2014 appearance is the one Karan referred to this time.
The mention of Aamir Khan’s marriage is also recent. Aamir married Gauri Spratt on July 5, 2026, in a small ceremony at his Mumbai home, according to IANS. It was his third marriage, after Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao.
Why this episode is getting attention
Salman rarely speaks about his personal life, so a candid chat on a topic he usually avoids is bound to draw interest. Fans have also been curious about the last season of a show that has been a fixture of Hindi film talk for two decades.
The episode also shows a different side of the actor. Rather than defending his choices, he calmly took responsibility for them and spoke warmly about his friend’s family.
What to expect next
More episodes of the final season are set to follow, and the makers have not yet announced a full list of guests. We will update this article when JioHotstar or Karan Johar confirms the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who was the first guest on Koffee With Karan Season 9?
Salman Khan.
When and where can I watch Koffee With Karan Season 9?
It began streaming on JioHotstar on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Is Season 9 the last season of Koffee With Karan?
Yes. Karan Johar announced on September 30, 2026 that it is the final season.
What did Salman Khan say about marriage?
He said he is happy with his decision not to marry and that nobody else is to blame for it.
Does Salman Khan want to have children?
He said he will have children at some point.
What did Salman say about his 2014 “I’m a virgin” comment?
He said it was his way of telling Karan that he did not want to discuss the subject.
Who is Karan Johar’s family?
Karan is the father of twins Yash and Roohi, and his mother is part of his household, according to the episode.
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