Veteran Screenwriter Salim Khan Admitted to ICU: Family Gathers at Lilavati Hospital

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Legendary Bollywood writer Salim Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning, 17 February 2026. His physician, Dr. Sandeep Chopra, brought the veteran writer to the emergency department at 8:30 am. He was immediately moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Doctors say he is in stable condition. However, he remains under ‘close observation’ by a special medical team.

Stability and Silence at Lilavati Hospital

The news of Salim Khan’s hospitalization sparked immediate concern across the country, particularly after his son, superstar Salman Khan, was seen arriving at the medical facility under heavy security. Dr. Jalil Parkar, a top doctor at Lilavati Hospital, said that the hospital started helping Mr. Khan as soon as he arrived.

"Yes, it's true that Salim Khan... has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr. Jalil Parkar in the ICU," the doctor said, as reported by The Indian Express. A large team of experts is looking after him. This team includes a brain specialist and a heart specialist. The doctors will give a full update on his health on Wednesday at 11 am.

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What is the Potential Long-Term Health Impact for Salim Khan?

The doctors working on this case are specialists in brains and nerves, which suggests that the health issue might be related to those areas. Some news sources, like Zeenews, say he might have a blood clot. This can be a serious issue for someone who is 90 years old. Older patients often need a long time to get their strength back. "He is stable but is under close observation regarding his clinical status," Dr. Parkar said to the Hindustan Times.

For the Salim Khan family, this health scare will change their daily lives. Salman Khan has already stopped filming his new movie to stay with his father. In the future, the family might focus more on home care. This could delay some of his upcoming film projects while Salim Khan gets better.

The industry and fans are waiting for the 11 am medical report on Wednesday. Salim Khan is an important figure in Indian cinema history. He created the famous ‘Angry Young Man’ character that changed Bollywood forever.

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