Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood screenwriter and father of actor Salman Khan, Salim Khan, has been placed on a ventilator following a sudden health deterioration.
According to Indian media reports, Salim Khan suffered a rupture in the blood vessels on the right side of his brain due to a spike in blood pressure.
He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital around 8:30 am yesterday and later moved to the ICU as his condition worsened. Surgery is expected to be performed today, depending on his health status.
Salim Khan, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday on 24 November 2025, is renowned for co-writing iconic films such as Sholay, Haathi Mere Saathi, Zanjeer, and Mr. India with his former writing partner Javed Akhtar.
Hospital sources noted a slight improvement in his condition after ICU transfer. Meanwhile, social media users across India and abroad have been offering prayers and well-wishes for his speedy recovery.