Salman Khan father on ventilator: Veteran Bollywood writer Salim Khan is admitted in ICU at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. He has been put on ventilator support and will undergo a medical procedure on Wednesday. Family and fans are praying for his speedy recovery.
Worrying news has come to light regarding the health of Salman Khan’s father and veteran Bollywood writer Salim Khan. 90 year old Salim Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where he has been kept in the ICU. According to reports, considering his condition, doctors have put him on ventilator support and an important medical procedure will be conducted on Wednesday. No official medical bulletin has been issued yet by the family or the hospital. As soon as the news came out, there was a wave of concern among the film industry and fans.
How is Salim Khan’s condition now?
According to reports, Salim Khan was brought to the hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated. He has been kept under the observation of doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Elder son and superstar Salman Khan was seen leaving Lilavati Hospital. Other family members also reached the hospital and their health is being continuously monitored. The team of doctors is doing all the necessary tests and clear information on his condition is expected to emerge after the medical procedure scheduled for Wednesday.
Khan family with Salim Khan
Salim Khan was accompanied by many family members including his wife and actress-dancer Helen, sons Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, daughter Alvira Khan. Son-in-law Atul Agnihotri and Ayush Sharma also reached the hospital. As soon as this news spread, fans on social media wished for his speedy recovery. People in the film industry are also praying for his speedy recovery.
Salim Khan’s legacy
Salim Khan is counted among the most influential writers of Hindi cinema. He wrote many historical films with Javed Akhtar by forming the duo ‘Salim-Javed’. His films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ and ‘Mr. India’ gave a new direction to Indian cinema. He celebrated his 90th birthday on 24 November 2025.