Salim Khan, veteran screenwriter and father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is on ventilator after he suffered a minimal brain haemorrhage yesterday.
The 90-year-old writer, who along with Javed Akhtar is the co-architect of the Angry Young Man persona popularised by Amitabh Bachchan in the 1970s Hindi movies, underwent a minor medical procedure today at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.
According to Dr Jalil Parkar, the doctor treating Salim Khan, the condition of the industry veteran is currently "stable". If all goes well, the doctor said Salim Khan will be taken off ventilator tomorrow.
Here Are The Highlights:
When Salim Khan Revealed How He Fell In Love With Helen
In one of the episodes of Prime Video docu-series Angry Young Men, Salim Khan is asked by the interviewer how he fell in love with Helen.
He replied, "Pyaar toh aapne agar kiya hoga toh pata lagega (You will know if you have fallen in love)." Read the full story here.
Former Indian Cricketer Yusuf Pathan Prays For Salim Khan's Speedy Recovery
Taking to X, former cricketer Yusuf Pathan wrote, "Praying for the speedy recovery of Salim Khan Sahab. Wishing him strength and good health during this difficult time. My thoughts are with Salman Khan and the entire family."
Praying for the speedy recovery of Salim Khan Sahab. Wishing him strength and good health during this difficult time. My thoughts are with Salman Khan and the entire family. 🙏
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) February 18, 2026
When Salim Khan Said Why Son Salman Khan Wasn't Married
In an old interaction with Komal Nahta, Salim Khan explained why Salman fell for ambitious heroines, even though he wanted them to stay home and take care of the household after marriage.
Salim Khan said, "There is a contradiction in his thinking, which is one of the reasons why he's not married. Salman is mostly attracted to people he works with. They are very exciting and good-looking, and there's an attraction while working together. People come because they work in that same atmosphere, and 90% of the time, it is the heroine of his film. So, commitment is done, and they fall in love." Read the full story here.
When Salman Khan Called Salim Khan The OG 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'
In 2015, Salman Khan shared a heartwarming post for his father, Salim Khan, on Father's Day.
He wrote, "My dad strongest. Salim khan(dullu) urff prince Saleem the original bajrangi bhaijaan, happy father's day daddy."
My dad strongest. Salim khan(dullu) urff prince Saleem the original bajrangi bhaijaan, happy father's day daddy. pic.twitter.com/UShuo4vHPQ
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) June 21, 2015
Salim Khan, His Two Wives, And An 'Inseparable' Family
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan has often described himself as a fortunate man, not just for his professional success, but for the way his family eventually found balance despite emotional upheavals.
Married to Salma Khan and later to actor-dancer Helen, Salim's personal life has long been a subject of public curiosity. Read the full story here.
When Salim Khan Spoke About Salman Khan's Fight With Subhash Ghai
In an old interview with Pooja Bedi on Zoom, Salim Khan opened up about his unconditional love for his children, yet not always approving of their choices.
Recalling an incident between Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai, he said, "He had some problem with Subhash Ghai. There was some unpleasantness at night at the party. So, next morning I was having my tea when he came to me and said, 'Raat ko Subhash Ghai ke saath haath pai ho gayi.' I asked, 'Kya hua?' He said, 'Aise hi ho gaya.' I asked whether he was feeling bad about it. He said yes. Then I asked him if he felt a major factor was his drinking. He said yes, he was a little high. I said, 'Go call him and say sorry.' And things were sorted-they did a film together." Read the full story here.
"No Further Health Update On Salim Khan" Says Lilavati Hospital
In an official statement released, and shared with the consent of relatives, the hospital provided an update on his condition and ongoing treatment.
The statement read, "With all due respect, no further bulletin shall be released respecting the family wishes." Read the full story here.
Subhash Ghai Prays For Salim Khan's Speedy Recovery
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai expressed concern over Salim Khan's health. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Salim sahib mere bhai ki tarah hai aaj se nahi 30-40 saal se. Salman to baad mein aaya jisne meri picture mein kaam kiya. Sabse pehle Salim sahib the jinki mai nahi puri industry izzat karti hai aur unke liye prathna karti hai ki unki sehat achi rahe aur dirghayi ho kyunki vo bahut hi ache insaan hai (Salim is like a brother to me. Not since today, but for the last 30-40 years. Salman came later, who worked on my film. First of all, it was Salim sir. Not just me, the whole industry respects him. And I pray for his good health and longevity. Because he is a very good person)," Ghai said.
Sangeeta Bijlani Leaves Hospital
Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani also left the Lilavati Hospital after paying a visit to Salim Khan.
Gadar 2 Director Prays For Salim Khan
Anil Sharma, director of Gadar 2 and Apne, shared a note on X wishing a speedy recovering for Salim Khan.
"I am concerned after hearing about Salim Khan saab's health. I pray he recovers soon and returns home. His writing is the identity of our cinema. May god bless him with a long and healthy life," he wrote in Hindi.
Salim Khan saab ki sehat ke baare mein sunkar chinta hui.
— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) February 18, 2026
Dua karta hoon ki woh jald se jald swasth ho kar ghar laut aayein.
Unka kalam hamare cinema ki pehchaan hai.
Bhagwan unhe lambi aur sehatmand zindagi dein. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JmvAb183tU
Sohail Khan Leaves Hospital
Sohail Khan and his son Nirvaan Khan have left after paying a visit to Salim Khan who is admitted at Lilavati Hospital.
Salman Khan Leaves Hospital
Salman Khan has left the Lilavati Hospital after spending some time with father Salim Khan. Watch.
Salman Khan's Ex-Girlfriend Somy Ali Praying For Salim Khan
Former actor Somy Ali, who dated Salman Khan in the 1990s, shared a heartfelt note for Salim Khan on Instagram after she learnt about his hospitalisation.
"To the world, he is a legendary writer who helped shape icons like Amitabh Bachchan and co-created masterpieces like Sholay. To me, he was a father figure...
"His brilliance built cinematic history. His humanity built people. Praying for his strength and recovery. He means more to me than words can say," she wrote in a note.
Salim Khan's Doctor Issues Written Health Update
"An official news bulletin was released at around 1.00 pm today dated February 18, 2026 with the consent of the relatives which was meant to be crisp and factual. Yesterday i.e. February 17, 2026, at 8.30 am, Mr. Salim Khan was brought to the emergency department of Lilavati Hospital by their family doctor, Dr. Sandeep Chopra.
"After the initial assessment, patient was initiated treatment in the emergency department and was shifted to the ICU on the first floor for further management. After due diligence by the team of doctors consisting of Dr. Vinay Chauhan (neurologist), Dr. Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr. Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon), Dr. Kirti Upadhyaya (nephrologist) and Dr. Bineet Ahluwalia, a consensual modality of treatment was initiated. Patient was intubated for better managed care and further investigations," Dr Jalil Parkar said in a statement.
The doctor also said that Salim Khan successfully underwent a procedure called as DSA today which was performed by Dr Nitin Dange.
"Kindly note that there was no surgery involved. Patient is hemodynamically stable and shall be weaned off the ventilator as per medical norms (the process has been initiated)" he added.
Sangeeta Bijlani Visits Salim Khan At The Hospital
Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani paid a visit to Salim Khan after the veteran writer underwent a minor medical procedure at the Lilavati Hospital today.
Sanjay Dutt Also Visited Salim Khan At Hospital
Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is one of Salman Khan's oldest friends in the film industry, went to see Salim Khan at the hospital last night.
Top Doctors Monitoring Salim Khan's Condition
A team of top specialists at Lilavati Hospital, including neurologists and cardiologists, is closely monitoring Salim Khan's condition. It consists of Dr Vinay Chauhan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon), Dr Kirti Upadhyaya (nephrologist) and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia (pulmonologist). Dr Nitin Dange performed the DSA procedure on Salim Khan today.
'Salim Khan Not Critical': Doctor
Dr Jalil Parkar also clarified that Salim Khan's condition was never as "critical" as numerous publications reported.
"So, it is not that he is critical," the doctor told reporters today.
Javed Akhtar Also Rushed To Visit Salim Khan At The Hospital
Javed Akhtar, screenwriter and one-half of the iconic Salim-Javed duo, visited Salim Khan after he was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Read more here.
Sohail Khan At Hospital
Salim Khan's youngest son and producer Sohail Khan also visited the patriarch at Lilavati Hospital. He was spotted at the hospital along with his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh and son Nirvaan Khan.
'Salim Khan's Recovery Might Take Some Time': Doctor
"Keeping in mind the age, the time of recovery is more," said Dr Jalil Parkar. Salim Khan turned 90 on November 24, 2025.
Iulia Vantur Visits Salim Khan At Hospital
Singer Iulia Vantur was also spotted arriving at the Lilavati Hospital where Salim Khan is undergoing treatment.
Sshura Khan At Hospital
Sshura Khan, wife of Salim Khan's son Arbaaz Khan, also paid a visit to her father-in-law at the hospital.
Salma Khan-Helen Arrive Together To Visit Salim Khan
Salim Khan's wives Salma Khan and Helen reached the hospital together to check in on the veteran writer today. Read more here.
Salman Khan Visits Salim Khan At Hospital With Full Security
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, along with his security detail, visited his father Salim Khan at the Lilavati Hospital in the afternoon.
'Salim Khan's Blood Pressure Was High, He Was Having Jerks': Doctor
Dr Jalil Parkar said that Salim Khan had "high" blood pressure and was experiencing "jerks" when he was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
"He was given immediate care at the hospital," he added.
'Salim Khan Is Expected To Be Taken Off Ventilator Tomorrow': Doctor
"By tomorrow hopefully, he will be off ventilator," said Dr Jalil Parkar, who is treating Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.
'Salim Khan Was Put On Ventilator As A Safety Measure': Doctor
Salim Khan's condition was never as "critical" as widely reported by numerous publications, Dr Jalil Parkar said.
"After initial diagnosis and medication, we realised he needed ICU care. We put him on the ventilator because we wanted to do certain investigations. He was put on the ventilator as a safeguard so that he doesn't worsen," he added.
'Salim Khan Didn't Have A Surgery': Doctor
Dr Jalil Parkar also shut down rumours that Salim Khan had a surgery yesterday.
The doctor today said, "A procedure called DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography) was done today morning. No surgery was required. He is still on ventilator."
'Salim Khan Is Stable, Doing Fine': Doctor
A day after Salim Khan was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital, Dr Jalil Parkar on Wednesday in a health bulletin said the veteran writer is "stable and doing fine" after he underwent the minor medical procedure today. Read more here.
Salim Khan Was Admitted To Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital Yesterday
Salim Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital's emergency ward by family doctor Dr Sandeep Chopra on Tuesday morning and subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
'Salim Khan On Ventilator After Suffering Minimal Brain Haemorrhage': Doctor
Hindi cinema legend Salim Khan, 90, is on ventilator at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage yesterday. He underwent a small procedure for the same today, his treating doctor Jalil Parkar said in a health bulletin.
