Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, Salman Khan visits
Mumbai, February 17
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, on Tuesday.
The exact medical reason for his hospitalisation has not been officially disclosed by the family, and further updates on his condition are awaited.
Shortly after news of his admission surfaced, superstar Salman Khan was spotted arriving at the hospital. The actor was seen leaving the premises under heavy security, dressed in a black T-shirt and cap. He did not address the media gathered outside.
Salim's daughter, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, son-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma were also spotted arriving at the hospital.
Salim Khan, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2025, remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema.
As part of the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, he co-wrote several landmark films that reshaped mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1970s.
Among his most celebrated works are 'Sholay,' 'Zanjeer' and 'Deewar,' films that not only achieved massive commercial success but also left a lasting cultural impact.
Over the decades, his storytelling and character arcs have been credited with defining the "angry young man" era in Bollywood and influencing generations of filmmakers and writers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
At 90, health issues are expected. The family is right to keep the details private. It's good to see the family coming together. Salman bhai looking after his father is what any son should do. Wishing him good health.
Salim-Javed's writing was pure gold. The characters of Vijay in Deewar and Jai-Veeru in Sholay are timeless. We don't get that depth in stories anymore. Hoping the veteran writer recovers quickly.
The media should really give the family space during such times. It's a private health matter. I understand public interest, but camping outside the hospital is a bit much. Thoughts are with the Khan family.
A true architect of modern Bollywood. His work ethic and storytelling genius are things to learn from. At 90, he's seen it all. Hoping it's just a routine check-up and nothing serious. 🙏
It's heartwarming to see the whole family rally around him. Salman, Alvira, Aayush... family first. That's the Indian way. Wishing Salim Khan ji a very speedy recovery. He is a national treasure.
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