Salim Khan's doctor shares update on writer's health: 'Emergency care was initiated'

Salim Khan

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning, leaving fans worried. Now, Dr Jalil Parkar, who is reportedly treating the veteran writer, has issued a statement giving an update on the veteran screenwriter's health. The doctor mentioned that Salim has been shifted to the ICU and is under observation, although he is stable now.

Doctor shares update on Salim Khan's health

In a statement shared with PTI, Dr Jalil Parker, who is treating the 90-year-old, stated that Khan was admitted in the ICU early morning at 8.30 am. "He is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status," the doctor said in the statement.

He added, "Yes, it's true that Salim Khan (father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan) and an icon in himself has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU early morning at 8:30 am. He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor, Sandeep Chopra. Emergency care was initiated in the emergency, and Mr Salim Khan was shifted to the intensive care on the 1st floor. A team of doctors consisting of Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist) and Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon) and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia attended to him. Respecting the relative's request, further details ain't being shared today".

"However, tomorrow at 11:00 am, we shall be addressing a press bulletin with due consent of the relatives & maintaining the confidentiality of the patient to the utmost.kindly bear with us. he is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status", Dr Parkar added.

Salim Khan hospitalised

Earlier in the day, Salim Khan's elder son, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, daughters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan and the actor Aayush Sharma were seen arriving at the hospital. Salman left the shooting in Madh Island and went to meet his father. Reportedly, Salim Khan has complained of swelling.

Salim Khan moved to Mumbai in the 1950s and initially worked as a film extra and supporting actor in Hindi cinema. His acting career was limited, but it led him to scriptwriting. In the late 1960s, Salim Khan partnered with Javed Akhtar, forming Salim-Javed, one of the most influential screenwriting teams in Indian cinema.

Between 1971 and 1982, they wrote a series of commercially successful and culturally influential films, including Andaz, Seeta Aur Geeta, Zanjeer, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Deewaar, Sholay, Trishul, Don, and Kaala Patthar. Their work helped establish the template of the Hindi commercial film driven by strong narratives, dialogue, and a central male protagonist.

(With inputs from agencies)