# Salim Khan Hospitalized: Blood Clot Diagnosis Shocks Bollywood – Salman Khan Rushes to Father's Side **Imagine the panic in Bollywood's most iconic family as 90-year-old legend Salim Khan suddenly feels dizzy at home – leading to a rush to the ICU.** This heart-stopping moment unfolded on February 17, 2026, when Salman Khan and family members swiftly admitted the veteran screenwriter to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital in Bandra after he experienced severe giddiness.[1][2][3][4] Reports from journalist Vickey Lalwani confirm that **Salim Khan has been diagnosed with a blood clot**, placing him under close observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).[1][2][3][4] While his vital parameters are described as stable, the situation remains serious, with Salman dropping all commitments to stay by his father's side.[1][3] Family members like Alvira Agnihotri and Aayush Sharma were also spotted at the hospital, highlighting the Khan clan's unity in this crisis.[4] No official statement has come from the family or hospital yet, but sources express hope for a quick recovery.[1][3] Salim Khan's legacy as half of the legendary **Salim-Javed duo** adds emotional weight to the news. Alongside Javed Akhtar, he crafted timeless classics like *Sholay*, *Deewar*, *Zanjeer*, *Seeta Aur Geeta*, *Trishul*, *Kranti*, and the *Don* franchise, redefining 1970s Hindi cinema with unforgettable stories and characters.[3][4] Fans and the film fraternity are pouring in prayers, rallying behind the man whose narratives continue to inspire generations.
Salim Khan, the maestro behind Bollywood's golden era. (Free stock image via Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/salim-khan-health-condition-serious-75140
2.https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/salim-khan-health-update-salman-khans-father-diagnosed-with-blood-clot-felt-giddy-before-being-rushed-to-lilavati-hospital
3.https://www.indiaforums.com/article/salman-khans-father-salim-khan-diagnosed-with-blood-clot-vital-parameters-stable-report_231941
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salim-khan-diagonsed-with-a-blood-clot-felt-giddy-before-salman-khan-and-family-rushed-him-to-the-hospital-report/articleshow/128463548.cms
5.https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/jailed-pakistanis-former-pm-imran-khan-left-with-only-15-vision-in-right-eye-family-alleges-medical-neglect-amid-legal-battle-170029/
6.https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php?StoryImage=14_02_2026_006_002
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