Salim Khan Health Live Update: Salman Khan's Father Is In ICU, Put On Ventilator| Report

Salim Khan has been put on ventilator support as he has been hospitalized because of a complication related to his high blood pressure. There are reports that he has developed a blood clot and is likely to undergo surgery soon.

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was rushed to the hospital on February 17, 2026. Initial reports indicated that he is stable but under observation. However, the latest reports have revealed that he has now been put on a ventilator. He will undergo an operation the next morning.

Dr Jalil Parker, who is treating the 90-year-old veteran, has now stated that Salim Khan is ‘stable’ but under ‘close observation.’ The official statement issued by the hospital 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 8.30 am. He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor, Dr Sandeep Chopra.”

It reads further, “A team of doctors consisting of Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon) and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia attended on him. Tomorrow at 11 am, we shall be addressing a press bulletin with the due consent of the relatives and maintaining the confidentiality of the patient to the utmost.”

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to the ICU at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital early Tuesday morning after being brought to the emergency department around 8:30 am. According to Dr. Jalil Parkar, the 90-year-old was attended to by a specialized team of neurologists and cardiologists and is currently in stable condition, as per a report in India Today. While he remains under close observation, the hospital is respecting the Khan family’s request for privacy and has not disclosed further medical specifics.

Salman Khan's hospitalisation has created a somber atmosphere, with fans and the film fraternity anxiously awaiting an official health update from the family. In response to the crisis, his son, superstar Salman Khan, has reportedly cleared his schedule. By putting all professional commitments on hold, Salman is prioritising being by his father’s side at Lilavati Hospital, reflecting the deep bond the family has maintained throughout the years.

Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan visited Lilavati Hospital to check on Salim Khan. The latter has been hospitalised in the ICU and is undergoing treatment. The official statement from the family members is still awaited.

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Salman Khan was seen exiting the hospital earlier today. He was seen dressed in a basic black T-shirt and a cap, surrounded by his security personnel. While the veteran screenwriter, now 90, is reportedly in the ICU, Salman did not address the waiting media.

Salman Khan’s father, the well-known writer Salim Khan, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital.
Salman Khan has also reached the hospital.
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According to a report in ETimes, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of actor Salman Khan, has been admitted to the ICU at Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. While the specific reason remains undisclosed, a doctor confirmed his presence.