The entire nation collectively held its breath when news broke that veteran Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan had been rushed to the hospital. And now, thanks to a heartfelt update from his longtime creative partner Javed Akhtar, we can finally exhale — Salim Saab is fighting back, and he’s doing it with characteristic strength.
Javed Akhtar’s Reassuring Health Update
Javed Akhtar, sharing the latest on his longtime screenwriting partner’s condition, confirmed that Salim Khan is on the road to recovery — he is now sitting up in a chair and having conversations with people around him, marking a significant improvement in his condition. BollywoodShaadis
Those simple words — sitting on a chair and talking — carry the weight of a million prayers answered. For fans who grew up watching the iconic films Salim-Javed crafted together, this is nothing short of a relief.
Timeline of Salim Khan’s Hospitalization
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 📅 Feb 17, 2026 | Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai |
| 🏥 Feb 18, 2026 | DSA procedure performed; placed on ventilator as precaution |
| 🩺 Medical Issue | Mild brain haemorrhage; high blood pressure |
| 👨⚕️ Ventilator | Used as safeguard, not emergency treatment |
| 🌟 Visitors | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Sanjay Dutt & more |
| ✅ Current Status | Recovering well — sitting up and talking |
Bollywood Rallied Around the Khan Family
The entire film industry came together when Salim Khan was hospitalized, with Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Sanjay Dutt personally visiting him at Lilavati Hospital to offer their support to Salman Khan and the family.
Aamir Khan, who was unable to meet Salim Khan when he was in the ICU, revealed he had been in constant contact with the family, with Salman Khan’s sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri keeping him updated that his health was improving day by day.
It’s a testament to the man’s stature — when Salim Khan is in trouble, all of Bollywood shows up.
What Happened Medically?
The doctor who performed the Digital Subtraction Angiography procedure on the 90-year-old confirmed that he was experiencing jerks and high blood pressure upon admission, and was placed on ventilator support purely as a precautionary safeguard during investigations — not as an emergency intervention.
The procedure revealed a mild brain haemorrhage, following which the medical team monitored him closely. The positive recovery trajectory since then has been a relief for everyone.
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Who Is Salim Khan?
A true architect of Indian cinema, Salim Khan — along with Javed Akhtar — formed the legendary Salim-Javed screenwriting duo responsible for immortal classics like Sholay, Deewar, and Zanjeer. He is also the father of superstar Salman Khan.
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