Salim Khan suffered haemorrhage; stable after surgery; Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Javed Akhtar visit Lilavati Hospital

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of actor Salman Khan, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday due to an age-related illness. According to a statement released by the hospital on Tuesday evening, the 90-year-old is stable and has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring.

Salim Khan was reportedly diagnosed with a blood clot. Early reports suggested that he was stable but under observation. However, the latest reports reveal that he has now been put on a ventilator after his blood pressure spiked.

Journalist Vickey Lalwani shared on Instagram that the veteran writer felt giddy before he was rushed to the hospital. He also mentioned that Salim Khan had been diagnosed with a blood clot.

Doctors’ update on Salim Khan’s health

As per a statement from Lilavati Hospital shared by Dr Jalil Parkar, “Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU at 8:30 am on Tuesday morning. He was brought into the emergency ward by the family doctor, prompting immediate care. Salim Khan was later shifted to the intensive care unit.”

“He is stable but remains under close observation with regard to his clinical status,” Dr Parkar said.

The statement added that a team of specialists, including neurologist Dr Vinay Chavan, cardiologist Dr Ajit Menon, neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia, attended to him.

Dr Parkar further stated that while Salim Khan is currently stable, he continues to be closely monitored. Respecting the family’s request for privacy, the hospital has refrained from sharing additional medical details at this time.

Another report by News24 stated, “Salman Khan’s father’s blood pressure spiked recently, which caused internal bleeding on the right side of his brain. Following this, doctors highlighted that the bursting of blood vessels caused internal bleeding. Therefore, Salim Khan underwent surgery.”

A team of doctors consisting of Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon), and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia attended to the veteran screenwriter following his hospitalisation.

For further updates on the 90-year-old Salim Khan’s health condition, a press briefing will be held on Wednesday, February 18, subject to the family’s consent, while strictly upholding patient confidentiality, the hospital informed.

Family members, including his three sons,  Salman, Arbaaz Khan, and Sohail Khan, have been by his side. Several members of the film industry also visited the hospital to enquire about his health.

Actor Sanjay Dutt, a close friend of Salman, was seen visiting late on Tuesday night. Politician Zeeshan Siddiqui and Salim Khan’s frequent collaborator, lyricist and veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, were also photographed outside the hospital.

Fresh visuals from the hospital showed several family members, including his son Salman Khan, wife Salma Khan, producer Arbaaz Khan and his wife Shhura Khan, as well as daughters Alvira and Arpita, as well as Zeeshan Siddiqui arriving at the hospital.