- By Aarushi Raina
- Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Saif Ali Khan got discharged from Lilavati Hospital following a tragic attack by an intruder at his Mumbai residence on January 21. The actor met the auto-driver, Bhajan Singh Rana, who saved his life and brought him to the hospital after the incident. Photos of Saif with his lifesaver are going viral on social media, with netizens appreciating the gesture from the Devara actor.
In the viral pictures, Saif Ali Khan poses while resting his hands on the shoulders of the auto driver, who smiles as he stands beside him. Another photo shows the actor sitting on the hospital bed and posing with Bhajan Singh Rana.
After meeting Saif at the hospital on Tuesday, Bhajan Singh Rana told the news agency IANS, "They gave a time of 3:30 PM, I said okay, and I will reach. I was a little late, about 4-5 minutes, and then we met. As we were moving around inside, his family was there too. They were all worried, but everything went well. His mother and children were there, and I was treated with respect. I was invited today, which felt really good. There was nothing special, it was just a normal meeting. I told him, 'Just get well soon, I had prayed for you earlier, and I will continue to pray.'"
In pictures: Actor Saif Ali Khan met Bhajan Singh Rana, the rickshaw driver who saved his life, and thanked him for his help https://t.co/4zbSQbGh0C pic.twitter.com/QbhrTXo9DR
— IANS (@ians_india) January 22, 2025
As per the latest report, Saif Ali Khan gave Rs 50,000 to the auto driver as an expression of gratitude.
According to a TOI report, the auto driver recalled the night when Saif Ali Khan sat in his auto after the incident. He said, "He (Saif Ali Khan) walked towards me himself and sat in the auto. He was in an injured state. A small child and one more person were with him. Soon after sitting in my auto, Saif Ali Khan asked me how much time it would take. We reached the hospital in eight to ten minutes." Further explaining Saif's condition, the auto driver added, "He was bleeding from the neck and back. His white kurta turned red, and there was a lot of blood loss. I didn’t even take the fare. I feel good that I could help him at that time."
About Saif Ali Khan's Stabbing Case
Saif Ali Khan sustained severe injuries during a robbery attempt at his Bandra residence around 2:30 am on January 16. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent surgery. After staying at the hospital for six days, the actor returned home on January 21. Fans expressed joy upon seeing his safe return.
