Salim Khan Admitted to ICU at Lilavati Hospital After Health Scare
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan admitted to ICU at Lilavati Hospital after breathing issues and blood clot diagnosis. Condition stable, official update expected February 18.
Salim Khan, a veteran screenwriter, was hospitalised in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 17, 2026, following an alleged case of giddiness and breathing-related complications. The elderly author is under strict medical care at the age of 90.
The report stated that Salim Khan has been diagnosed with blood clot and he is undergoing treatment of a special team of doctors headed by Dr Jalil Parkar. His condition will be monitored by the medical panel which consists of a cardiologist, neurosurgeon and neurologist. Sources in the hospital confirm that he is stable but he is under observation in the ICU.
Some of these members of the family were observed to visit the hospital after hearing about his hospitalisation. Salman Khan has been reported to stop his film shoot at Madh Island and rush to see his father. He was spotted later outside the hospital facility with lots of security. The other relatives who are present are daughters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan, sons Arbaaz and Sohail Khan, wife Helen, and son in law Aayush Sharma.
At 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 18, Lilavati Hospital is likely to publish an official health bulletin.
Salman Khan Rushes to Hospital on the behalf of his ICU admitted father
The abrupt health shock of Salim Khan made his family act swiftly and more so his son Salman Khan. The actor is said to have stopped his current shoot at Madh Island on hearing the state of his father and rushed to Lilavatik Hospital. Witnesses affirmed that Salman entered and later left the plant in and out of the tight security arrangements.
The son-in-law of Salim Khan, Aayush Sharma too was caught coming shortly behind Salman. The fact that several family members are present in the hospital indicates how grave the situation is, however, the sources insist that the situation with Salim Khan is stable at the moment. The family is yet to make a formal statement.
Salim Khan is one of the most esteemed screenwriters in Indian movie industry who has always been considered a giant in the film industry. His hospitalisation has raised eyebrows among fans and the film fraternity members most of whom are waiting to be officially informed concerning his recovery.
Blood Clot Diagnosis Keeps Veteran Author under Special Treatment
According to medical sources, Salim Khan was diagnosed with a blood clot, and he should be closely monitored, given his age. He is being treated by a multidisciplinary medical team headed by Dr Jalil Parkar. The panel consists of the specialists of neurology, cardiology and neurosurgery to guarantee the full evaluation and treatment.
Placing him in the ICU that doctors have mainly done is rather a precaution that will enable close monitoring of vital parameters and avoid complications. Although the hospital officials have reported that his condition is stable, they have stated that he has to be monitored.
The health of Salim Khan is also a delicate issue at 90, and the medical staff is supposedly performing thorough exams to find out the further courses of action. At 11:00 AM on February 18, the hospital administration is supposed to make an official press bulletin that will shed more light on his health condition and prognosis of recovery.
Film Industry Waits on Health Official Bulletin
The storey that Salim Khan is admitted in the ICU has received a wide spread in the entertainment world. He has been a legendary screenwriter linked to several iconic films and therefore, his update on his health has become of public concern.
The relatives such as Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Arpita Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, and Helen have come to visit the hospital or even stayed at the hospital, which highlights the joint worry. In spite of the stressful situation, it is said that his health indices are normal.
Now industry insiders and fans await the official medical bulletin that is to be published at 11:00 AM on February 18. The statement will include the details about his diagnosis, reaction to treatment and the potential discharge schedule. Close monitoring in the ICU is done until that time as a precautionary measure.
