Bollywood’s legendary screenwriter Salim Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital, and fans are holding their breath.
While the reason for his hospitalisation hasn’t been shared, the Khan family wasted no time rushing to his side.
Among those spotted were Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma, and Alvira Khan Agnihotri.
#BreakingNews | Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Monday morning and is currently receiving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Doctors are closely monitoring his condition.#SalimKhan #SalmanKhan #Mumbai #ICU… pic.twitter.com/R9kKqW6XFM
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Salman Khan’s solemn hospital visit
Social media is buzzing with photos and videos of Salman arriving at the hospital in a simple black t-shirt and trousers.
The superstar looked serious and didn’t speak to the waiting paparazzi keeping his emotions private. So far, there’s no official word about Salim Khan’s condition.
A legend who shaped Bollywood
Salim Khan isn’t just any screenwriter. He in fact is a Bollywood institution. His iconic scripts like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewar’, ‘Don’ didn’t just entertain. They changed the game.
Teaming up with Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan redefined storytelling in the 1970s and 80s. He went to play a major, major role in shaping Amitabh Bachchan’s superstar image.
Even after the famous writing duo parted ways, Salim continued delivering hits leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Salim was last seen in the limelight at Sohail Khan’s birthday party last month. In November, the family celebrated his 90th birthday.
Salim Khan family
Off-screen, Salim’s life has been equally eventful. He married Salma and had four children: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail, and Alvira.
Despite some initial resistance to his second marriage with Helen in 1981, the family eventually embraced the union, forming the close-knit clan Bollywood fans know today.