# Salim Khan Health Update 2026: Salman Khan’s Father Out of Danger After Surgery — All You Need to Know

URL: https://technosports.co.in/salim-khan-health-update-2026/  
Published: 2026-02-26  
Updated: 2026-02-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Bollywood fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when news broke that legendary screenwriter **Salim Khan** is now out of danger following a successful surgery. The 90-year-old veteran — and father of superstar Salman Khan — was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on **February 17, 2026**, sending shockwaves through the film industry.

## What Happened to Salim Khan?

The veteran writer, best known for co-writing iconic films like *Zanjeer*, *Deewar*, and *Don* alongside [Javed Akhtar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim%E2%80%93Javed), was rushed to the ICU and placed on a ventilator as a precautionary measure. A **Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)** procedure was then performed by a neurosurgeon.

His treating doctor, Dr. Jalil Parkar, confirmed that Salim Khan had suffered a **minor brain haemorrhage** and that a small procedure was carried out successfully. Given his age, doctors noted that recovery time would be longer than usual.

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## Salim Khan Key Facts Overview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Patient | Salim Khan, 90 years old |
| Hospital | Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai |
| Admitted | February 17, 2026 |
| Condition | Minor brain haemorrhage |
| Procedure | DSA + minor surgery |
| Current Status | Stable, under ICU observation |
| Confirmed By | Actress Daisy Shah |

## Daisy Shah Breaks the Good News

Actress Daisy Shah, who starred alongside Salman Khan in *Jai Ho* and *Race 3*, confirmed the positive health update to Filmygyan: Salim sir is stable, the surgery was a success, and he is out of danger — though still under observation.

Several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, personally visited Lilavati Hospital to show solidarity with the Khan family during this difficult time.

## Salim Khan’s Legendary Legacy

Beyond being Salman’s father, Salim Khan is a **titan of Indian cinema**. His iconic writing duo *Salim-Javed* practically defined the Angry Young Man era of Bollywood. Even after parting ways with Javed Akhtar, he wrote memorable films like *Naam*, *Kabzaa*, and *Jurm*. For more on Bollywood’s biggest stories, check out our [latest Bollywood updates on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

Wishing Salim Khan a speedy and full recovery! 🙏

## FAQs

### **Q: What surgery did Salim Khan undergo?**

Salim Khan underwent a minor procedure following a brain haemorrhage, which was confirmed successful by his treating doctor, Dr. Jalil Parkar.

### **Q: Who confirmed Salim Khan is out of danger?**

 Actress Daisy Shah, a former co-star of Salman Khan, confirmed that Salim sir is stable and out of danger while speaking to Filmygyan.