Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, aged 90, has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre in Bandra, Mumbai, after experiencing a sudden episode of giddiness and feeling unwell on February 17, 2026. According to reports from entertainment journalists, Khan has been diagnosed with a blood clot and is currently being kept under close medical observation.
Entertainment Journalist Vickey Lalwani took to Instagram and wrote, “Salim Khan has been diagnosed with a blood clot at Lilavati Hospital where he was wheeled in a few hours ago. This journalist has the medical update on the legend, who co-wrote Sholay-Deewar-Zanjeer with his other legend partner Javed Akhtar. Yours truly also has it that Salim Khan was feeling very giddy before Salman Khan dnd his family rushed him to Lilavati Hospital. At the time of going online, Salim saab was in the ICU but his viral parameters are stable. Praying for his full recovery and standing by his family in their hour of crisis.”
Family and friends together with fans showed alarm when news about his hospitalisation became public. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan who is his son showed up at the hospital within hours of the news announcement to demonstrate that the family needed to support each other during this difficult period.
Hospital sources and media updates state that Salim Khan’s vital signs continue to show stable conditions. Medical professionals watch his condition nonstop because he shows progress in his treatment. The screenwriter who achieved his most famous work through his dedication to Indian cinema and his partnership with Salim–Javed continues to attract support from both fans and members of the entertainment industry throughout India.
Salim Khan continues to stay at Lilavati Hospital while his family remains present and medical personnel maintain constant observation of his recovery process. His health updates will continue through his treatment process.
We wish him a speedy recovery.
