18 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salim Khan
Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, was rushed to hospital on February 17 after his health deteriorated. He was reportedly diagnosed with a blood clot. Early reports suggested that he was stable but under observation. However, the latest reports reveal that he has now been put on a ventilator after his blood pressure spiked.
As per a report by The Indian Express, Dr Jalil Parkar from the hospital said, "He has undergone surgery and is now kept on a ventilator. He is stable but under close observation with regard to his clinical status."
Another report by News24 stated, "Salman Khan's father's blood pressure spiked recently, which caused internal bleeding on the right side of his brain. Following this, doctors highlighted that the bursting of blood vessels caused internal bleeding. Therefore, Salim Khan will undergo surgery."
Earlier, journalist Vickey Lalwani shared on Instagram that the veteran writer felt giddy before he was rushed to the hospital. He also mentioned that Salim Khan had been diagnosed with a blood clot.
As per a statement from Lilavati Hospital shared by Dr Jalil Parkar, "Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU at 8:30 am on Tuesday morning. He was brought into the emergency ward by the family doctor, prompting immediate care. Salim Khan was later shifted to the intensive care unit."
A team of doctors consisting of Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon), and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia attended to the veteran screenwriter following his hospitalisation.
For further updates on the 90-year-old Salim Khan's health condition, a press briefing will be held on Wednesday, February 18, subject to the family's consent, while strictly upholding patient confidentiality, the hospital informed.
Visuals from the hospital showed several family members, including his son Salman Khan, wife Salma Khan, producer Arbaaz Khan and his wife Shhura Khan, as well as daughters Alvira and Arpita, arriving to check on his health. Apart from family, friends from the industry, including actor Sanjay Dutt and veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, were also spotted at the hospital in the evening.
