NEW DELHI,17 Feb 2026 : Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, father of film actor Salman Khan, has been admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai.
The writer’s eldest son and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan left Lilavati Hospital in Bandra an hour ago after visiting him, sources said.
According to PTI, Salim Khan was hospitalised in the morning. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital.
Salim Khan’s daughter Alvira Khan, son-in-law Atul Agnihotri, and grandson Ayaan Agnihotri also visited the legendary screenwriter at the hospital. Salim Khan’s adopted daughter Arpita Khan’s husband, actor Ayush Sharma was also spotted at the hospital.
Salim Khan, known for penning iconic films with his former partner Javed Akhtar such as Sholay, Haathi Mere Saathi, Zanjeer, and Mr India, celebrated his 90th birthday on November 24, 2025.
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