Veteran Screenwriter Salim Khan Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, the legendary co-writer of celebrated Hindi cinema classics including 'Sholay', 'Deewar', and 'Don' alongside Javed Akhtar, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday. The father of superstar Salman Khan has reportedly undergone emergency surgery and is currently on ventilator support, according to hospital sources and media reports.
Filmmaker Anil Sharma Leads Prayers for Recovery
Amid growing concern within the film industry, noted filmmaker Anil Sharma took to his social media account to express his heartfelt prayers for the cinema veteran's speedy recovery. Sharma shared a picture of a newspaper cutout reporting the hospitalization news on his X account, accompanied by a poignant message in Hindi.
"Salim Khan saab ki sehat ke baare mein sunkar chinta hui. Dua karta hoon ki woh jald se jald swasth ho kar ghar laut aayein. Unka kalam hamare cinema ki pehchaan hai. Bhagwan unhe lambi aur sehatmand zindagi dein," Sharma wrote, which translates to: "I was worried to hear about Salim Khan saab's health. I pray that he recovers soon and returns home at the earliest. His pen is the identity of our cinema. May God grant him a long and healthy life."
Family Rushes to Hospital, Bollywood Stars Pay Visits
The hospital's management is scheduled to issue an official statement at 11 am on Wednesday regarding the veteran screenwriter's health condition. After Salim Khan was admitted to the hospital by his family doctor, several family members arrived to be by his side:
- Son Salman Khan, who appeared visibly disturbed as he left the hospital late at night
- Daughter Alvira Khan
- Son-in-law Atul Agnihotri
- Daughter Arpita Khan Sharma with husband Aayush Sharma
- Son Arbaaz Khan
Prominent Bollywood personalities including longtime writing partner Javed Akhtar and actor Sanjay Dutt also visited the hospital to check on the screenwriter's condition, demonstrating the widespread concern within the entertainment industry.
Medical Details Emerge About Critical Condition
According to reports from Indian Express and News24, the veteran screenwriter's condition deteriorated following a spike in his blood pressure that led to internal bleeding in the right side of his brain. This medical emergency necessitated immediate surgery, after which he was placed on ventilator support in the ICU.
The specific medical details that have emerged include:
- A sudden increase in blood pressure triggered the medical crisis
- Internal bleeding occurred in the right cerebral hemisphere
- Emergency surgery was performed to address the brain hemorrhage
- Post-surgical ventilator support is currently being administered
Industry Awaits Further Health Updates
The entire Bollywood fraternity and cinema enthusiasts across India are anxiously awaiting further updates on Salim Khan's health. The screenwriter, whose contributions to Indian cinema span decades, remains in critical condition as medical teams work to stabilize him.
Salim Khan's partnership with Javed Akhtar, famously known as Salim-Javed, revolutionized Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s, creating some of the most memorable films and characters in Indian film history. Their collaborative work not only defined an era but continues to influence filmmakers and writers to this day.
As the entertainment industry holds its breath, more detailed information about his medical progress is expected following the hospital's official statement scheduled for Wednesday morning. The coming hours will be crucial in determining the veteran writer's recovery trajectory.
