When one of Bollywood’s greatest-ever screenwriters falls ill, the industry doesn’t just send flowers — it shows up in person. That’s exactly what happened when Salim Khan, the legendary co-writer of Sholay and Deewaar, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, on February 17, 2026. At 90 years old, the patriarch of the Khan family has the entire film fraternity rallying around him — and the outpouring of love has been nothing short of remarkable.
Salim Khan Hospitalization 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Patient | Salim Khan, legendary Bollywood screenwriter |
| Age | 90 years |
| Hospital | Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Admission Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Medical Procedure | Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) by a neurosurgeon |
| Current Status | Stable and recovering; initially placed in ICU on ventilator as precaution |
| Notable Visitors | Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan’s wife Sshura, Salma Khan, Helen, Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan & Gauri Spratt |
The Hospital Visit That Said Everything
Among the stream of visitors, one arrival stood out for its warmth — Aamir Khan, accompanied by his partner Gauri Spratt, made his way to Lilavati Hospital to personally check on the veteran. It’s the kind of gesture that reminds you how deep the bonds run in the Hindi film industry beneath all the glamour and competition.
Salim Khan was initially placed in the ICU on ventilator support as a precautionary measure. Doctors then carried out a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure, performed by a neurosurgeon. The good news? As of the latest update, his treating doctor confirmed that Salim Khan is stable and recovering well.
The Khan family has maintained a near-constant presence. Salman Khan visited multiple times. Sohail Khan arrived alongside his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh and their son Nirvaan. Salim’s former wife Salma Khan and legendary actress Helen — herself a beloved figure in the family — were both spotted at the hospital. Arbaaz Khan’s wife Sshura Khan was also seen rushing in. And then came Sanjay Dutt, a longtime family friend, adding another chapter to a friendship that spans decades.
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Who Is Salim Khan? A Legacy Worth Knowing
Salim Khan is one-half of the iconic Salim–Javed screenwriting duo — alongside Javed Akhtar — the pair responsible for some of Hindi cinema’s most legendary scripts, including Sholay, Deewaar, Don, and Zanjeer. Their work in the 1970s fundamentally reshaped Indian cinema’s storytelling language. Beyond his creative legacy, Salim Khan is the father of Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Sohail Khan — making the Khan household one of the most influential families in Bollywood history.
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