SRK’s Late-Night Visit Shows Support
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited veteran screenwriter Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital on Saturday evening. The 90-year-old, father of actor Salman Khan, has been hospitalized since February 17 following a minor brain haemorrhage. Shah Rukh’s visit was seen as a gesture of support for both Salim and the Khan family during this difficult time. Paparazzi captured videos of SRK’s car entering the hospital and leaving about an hour later. Salman Khan was reportedly present alongside his father.
Longstanding Friendship and Professional Bond
Shah Rukh and Salim Khan share a friendship spanning over three decades. They have collaborated on hit films including Karan Arjun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. SRK has often credited Salim Khan for shaping his career, highlighting the veteran screenwriter’s mentorship and influence. Industry colleagues, including Aamir Khan and Javed Akhtar, have also been visiting Salim Khan since his hospital admission, showing the strong bond within Bollywood.
Health Update on Salim Khan
Doctors at Lilavati Hospital confirmed that Salim Khan’s condition is stable. He was admitted under the care of Dr. Jalil D Parkar and moved to the ICU for close monitoring. No surgery was required for his minor brain haemorrhage, which was described as “very minimal.” The hospital emphasized that standard procedures were followed, and Salim is recovering slowly. His family has been actively involved in his care, and regular updates are being shared with the public.
Legacy of a Bollywood Icon
Salim Khan started his career as an actor in the 1960s but rose to fame as one half of the legendary Salim-Javed duo with Javed Akhtar. Together, they wrote some of Bollywood’s most iconic films, including Sholay, Deewaar, and Zanjeer. They created the “Angry Young Man” archetype that shaped Indian cinema in the 1970s. Salim Khan remains a revered figure in the industry, and Shah Rukh Khan’s hospital visit highlights the respect and affection Bollywood stars continue to hold for him.
