Famous screenwriter Salim Khan of the Salim-Javed duo has suffered minimal brain hemorrhage, his attending physician Jaleel Parkar has confirmed. The 90-year-old veteran is currently in intensive care.
Medical Update: Stable but under observation
Dr. Parker said minimal brain hemorrhage does not require surgery. Earlier discussions about discharging him had been postponed, pending further decisions based on his recovery.
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Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) was done on Salim Khan. He is currently on ventilator in the ICU for precautionary support due to high blood pressure at the time of admission. The doctor said recovery was slow, mainly due to his age.
Hospitalization Timeline
Salim Khan was admitted yesterday by his family doctor Sandeep Chopra. In a previous update on Tuesday, Dr Parker said:
“Yes, it’s true that Salim Khan (father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan); an icon in his own right has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital under Dr. Jalil Parkar in the ICU at 8:30 am. He was brought to the hospital in emergency condition by his family doctor Sandeep Chopra. Emergency care was initiated at the scene, and Mr. Salim Khan was shifted to intensive care on the first floor. A team of doctors including Dr. Vinay Chavan (Neurologist), Dr. Nitin Dange (Neurosurgeon), further details will not be shared today out of respect for the relative’s request.
family visits
Salim Khan was met in the hospital by his elder son Salman Khan, daughters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma and son-in-law Ayush Sharma. Salman reportedly left the shooting in Mud Island to stay with his father. The veteran screenwriter has also complained of swelling.
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inheritance and wealth
Salim Khan is one of the most respected writers of Indian cinema. While his exact net worth is unknown, The Sunday Guardian reports that it is worth several hundred crores, earned through a prolific writing career, film royalties and family enterprises.
Salim Khan’s family
Salim Khan has five children:
Salman Khan
Arbaaz Khan
sohail khan
Alvira Khan Agnihotri
Arpita Khan Sharma (adopted daughter)
His children have pursued careers in acting, production and business. He married his first wife, Salma Khan, in 1964 and later married Helen.
The family maintains close ties, often appearing together at festivals and public events, showing unity despite their unconventional family structure.