Salim Khan, the esteemed screenwriter and father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, is expected to leave Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning. The 90-year-old has been under care for a month due to age-related health issues, but he is now said to be recovering well.
Admitted on February 17, Salim Khan underwent treatment under senior consultant Dr. Jaleel Parkar. The screenwriter faced complications related to his age and had a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure conducted by neurosurgeon Nitin Dange. This diagnostic method is utilized to detect cerebrovascular diseases including brain aneurysms and strokes.
Dr. Parkar previously reported that Salim experienced a minor brain hemorrhage. Following a successful procedure, he is currently stable but remained on a ventilator. Dr. Parkar expressed optimism about Salim’s condition, predicting that he might soon be taken off the ventilator given his age and current recovery trajectory.
Throughout his hospital stay, Salim received regular visits from family, including his sons Salman, Arbaaz, and Sohail Khan. Notable industry figures like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan also came to see him, along with longtime friend Javed Akhtar, who was his screenwriting partner for many successful projects.
Last week, Arbaaz Khan indicated that their father was on the mend, stating that Salim was doing better and showing signs of improvement as they spoke to media outside a local iftar party.
Salim Khan’s illustrious career began in the 1960s as an actor, but he soon shifted to writing after experiencing limited success in front of the camera. His partnership with the then-emerging writer Javed Akhtar led to the formation of Salim-Javed, Bollywood’s iconic screenwriting duo. Together, they penned 24 films, achieving remarkable acclaim for hits like “Seeta Aur Geeta,” “Sholay,” “Deewar,” “Don,” “Kranti,” and “Mr. India.”
After parting ways with Javed Akhtar in 1982, Salim continued his career as a solo writer, creating popular films such as “Naam,” “Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,” and “Auzaar.