Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on February 17, 2026. The development sparked concern among fans of the Khan family and the wider film fraternity, with social media flooded with prayers and messages of support soon after the news broke.
The hospital released an official statement that read: “Yes, it’s true that Mr Salim Khan (father of famed Bollywood actor Salman Khan) & an icon in himself has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU early morning at 8.30am. He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor Dr Sandeep Chopra. Emergency care was initiated in the emergency & Mr Salim Khan was shifted to the intensive care on the 1st floor. A team of doctors consisting of Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon) & Dr Bineet Ahluwalia attended on him. Respecting the relatives request further details ain’t being shared today. However tomorrow at 11 am, we shall be addressing a press bulletin with due consent of the relatives & maintaining the confidentiality of the patient to the utmost. Kindly bear with us. He is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status.”
The confirmation that he is stable has brought relief to his admirers across the country. However, he continues to remain under close observation in the ICU as doctors monitor his clinical condition carefully. The hospital has emphasized that further updates will be shared only after consultation and consent from the family.
Salim Khan is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in Hindi cinema. As part of the legendary Salim–Javed duo, he played a pivotal role in shaping the blockbuster era of Bollywood with stories that resonated across generations. His contribution to Indian cinema goes far beyond being known as Salman Khan’s father—he is an icon in his own right.
For now, the family has requested privacy as he recovers under expert medical care. Fans and members of the entertainment industry continue to send their best wishes, hoping for a speedy recovery. All eyes are now on the scheduled press bulletin for further clarity on his health.