11 September,2026 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Saif Ali Khan (Pic/Yogen Shah)
Saif Ali Khan is gearing up for his much-awaited thriller Haiwaan, which marks his reunion with Akshay Kumar after 17 years. The actor was in the news last year after he was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra home and suffered multiple stab wounds. Now, Saif has opened up about the lasting impact of the incident and how it changed him.
Speaking to Gulf News, Saif said the stabbing incident taught him to be more careful. "I wasn't a big fan of security, and I quite liked an open thing. But my takeaway is that there are a lot of haves and have-nots in the world, and you should not tempt fate. So you have to lock the doors, you have to put away the valuables, and you have to understand how lucky you are and how unlucky most people are," he said.
"It doesn't really leave you. [I just remember] just how lucky I was, how close it came, how violent that whole thing was and how quick it was," he added.
Saif also spoke about the emotions he experienced during the attack and stated, "There are two things. One is that, and emotional dealing with that, which just feels very lucky. I remember feeling at one point that this must be it, but I also remember thinking it's been an amazing life."
The alleged incident took place in the early hours of January 16 last year, when an intruder reportedly entered Saif Ali Khan's 12th-floor apartment in an upscale residential building in Bandra.
During the alleged confrontation, Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife. The actor suffered serious injuries and was subsequently rushed to Lilavati Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Khan underwent surgery at the hospital following the attack. He was discharged five days later after receiving treatment for his injuries. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the safety and vulnerability of celebrities.
In the stabbing case, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam has approached a Mumbai court seeking to plead guilty. His lawyer has also requested leniency. Investigators subsequently proceeded with the case against him. The court has sought the prosecution's response and adjourned the hearing to September 11.
