'Salim Khan is still in ICU': Aamir Khan shares LATEST health update of Salman Khan’s father

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was recently admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 17 due to a minor brain hemorrhage, sparking concern among fans and the film fraternity. The news led to an outpouring of well wishes, and several prominent actors, including Sanjay Dutt and Aamir Khan, visited Khan in the hospital to show their support.

Aamir Khan provides latest health update of Salim Khan

Now, Aamir Khan has provided an update on Salim Khan's health, offering reassurance to those concerned about the screenwriter's well-being.

During a media event, Aamir Khan shared that he visited Lilavati Hospital to see Salim Khan. Although he couldn't meet Salim Khan personally as he was in the ICU, he spent time with the family. Aamir stated, "Main Salim sahab se milne gaya tha, hum sab dua kar rahe hain ki voh jaldi se theek hojaayen (I went to meet Salim Sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon) because he is in the ICU. I couldn’t meet him personally, but sat with the family.

The superstar added, “Jo mujhe Alvira ji bata rahi hai, har roz ki unki health improve ho rahi hai. Hum sab prarthna kar rahe hain ki voh jaldi ghar aa jaayen aur unki health bhi wapas aa jaaye (Alvira ji tells me every day that his health is improving. We are all praying that he returns home soon and that his health is fully restored).

What exactly happened to Salim Khan

A statement from the hospital indicated that Salim Khan was admitted to the emergency department at 8:30 am under the care of pulmonologist Dr. Jalil D. Parkar, brought in by his family doctor. While Salman Khan and his family have not commented, Dr. Parkar revealed that Salim had experienced a minor haemorrhage. "There was minimal brain haemorrhage. A small procedure was done this morning, and it was accomplished. He is fine and stable, but is still on a ventilator. By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator. All in all, he’s doing quite well. Keeping his age in mind, the recovery time is longer.

About Salim Khan

Salim Khan, initially involved in small acting roles, gained significant recognition when he transitioned to writing. He achieved prominence alongside Javed Akhtar, co-writing iconic Bollywood films such as Deewaar, Don, and Sholay, which revolutionized storytelling in the 1970s and 80s. Following their separation, Salim continued to write successful films, including Angaaray, Naam, and Kabzaa.