Salim Khan
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Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, on Tuesday. The exact medical reason for his hospitalisation has not been officially disclosed by the family, and further updates on his condition are awaited.
Shortly after news of his admission surfaced, superstar Salman Khan was spotted arriving at the hospital. The actor was seen leaving the premises under heavy security, dressed in a black T-shirt and cap. He did not address the media gathered outside.
Salim’s daughter, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, son-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma were also spotted arriving at the hospital.
Salim Khan, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2025, remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema. As part of the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, he co-wrote several landmark films that reshaped mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1970s.
Among his most celebrated works are Sholay, Zanjeer and Deewar, films that not only achieved massive commercial success but also left a lasting cultural impact.
Over the decades, his storytelling and character arcs have been credited with defining the “angry young man” era in Bollywood and influencing generations of filmmakers and writers.
Published – February 17, 2026 02:15 pm IST
