Karan Johar, the director, filmmaker and TV host, announced the end of the popular chat show.

While this was the last season of Koffee With Karan, “the show has remained a landmark phenomenon in Indian popular culture over the past two decades,” the statement said. “This Star World show, which became one of India’s most iconic chat shows, garnered global acclaim for its unique brand of spontaneous conversations, star-studded line-up, laugh-out-loud rounds and jaw-dropping revelations.”

This was announced by Johar, remembering the programme which had been running in India for 22 years. The reference to “22 years later” was Johar’s way of marking the longevity of the programme.

The series has also mirrored the evolution of entertainment and fame over the course of its run. Episodes have generated publicity in the press, with the cast making appearances and comments that have been discussed on social media.

Another effect of the structure was that it gave a defined, governed space for celebrity-related conversations in Indian television and streaming platforms. Today, viewers have seen actors, directors, musicians and a number of other public figures sit down for honest conversations about their work, friends, relationships, hopes and life journeys.

The show’s roots are therefore so sour for those who have endured it for years. Fans, however, are thirsty for season 17 guest information and the show’s scheduled debut, but the announcement of the finale has triggered some old-school memories.

As Koffee With Karan is coming to an end, the last season aims to let the fans experience all the highlights of the show, while also closing the chapter on one of the longest-running celebrity chat shows in the history of Indian television.

As well as being an enjoyable watch, it was also a venue for the public to see other personalities in the stars’ lives. The show’s usual format was designed to elicit open discussion and good-natured banter, with the short-lived segments tending to be discussed even well after they first aired. It was this mix of star charisma, humour and the talking point factor that built the show’s reputation.