# Salim Khan's Sudden ICU Admission

# Salim Khan's Sudden ICU Admission Shocks Bollywood: Salman and Family Rush to His Side! **Imagine the panic that gripped Bollywood's most iconic family this morning** – veteran screenwriter **Salim Khan**, the legendary mind behind hits like *Sholay* and *Deewaar*, was rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and admitted to the ICU.[5][2][1] The 90-year-old icon, father of superstar **Salman Khan**, felt "very giddy" before hospitalization, leading to a diagnosis of a blood clot, according to reports.[1] Admitted around 8:30 AM by family doctor Dr. Sandeep Chopra, he received immediate emergency care before being shifted to intensive care on the first floor.[2][4][6] A top medical team – including neurologist Dr. Vinay Chavan, cardiologist Dr. Ajit Menon, neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange, and Dr. Bineet Ahluwalia – is closely monitoring him under Dr. Jalil Parkar.[2][5][6] ## Heartwarming Family Unity Amid Crisis The news spread like wildfire, drawing the entire Khan clan to the hospital. **Salman Khan** arrived with mother Salma Khan, while **Arbaaz Khan** came with wife Sshura Khan. Daughters **Alvira Khan Agnihotri** and **Arpita Khan**, along with son-in-law Aayush Sharma, Atul Agnihotri, and grandsons like Ayaan, Arhaan, and Nirvaan, all rushed to be by his side.[5][3][6] Even industry legends **Javed Akhtar** – Salim's longtime collaborator from the iconic Salim-Javed duo – and **Sanjay Dutt** dropped by to show support.[5]

Bollywood family at hospital – symbolizing support during tough times

(Image: Symbolic representation of family solidarity in Bollywood crises – Unsplash)

Dr. Parkar shared a reassuring update: "**Salim Khan is stable but under close observation**" regarding his clinical status. Out of respect for the family's privacy, no further details were disclosed today, but a press bulletin is expected tomorrow at 11 AM on February 18.[2][4][5][6] One report even mentioned ventilator support and a procedure scheduled for Wednesday morning, though official confirmation is pending.[3] Fans worldwide are flooding social media with prayers, recalling Salim Khan's recent appearance in the docu-series *Angry Young Men*, which celebrated his screenwriting legacy with Javed Akhtar.[2] At 90 – having just marked his birthday on November 24, 2025 – his resilience shines through, but this health scare reminds us how fragile even legends can be.[3][6] What do you think this means for the Khan family and Bollywood? **Drop a comment below with your prayers for Salim Khan's speedy recovery, share this post to spread the word, and stay tuned for updates!** Your support could make a difference. 💪❤️
Citations
1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-screenwriter-salim-khan-diagnosed-with-blood-clot-felt-very-giddy-before-hospitalisation-report-article-13832631.html
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salim-khan-is-stable-but-under-close-observation-doctor-says-he-was-admitted-to-lilavati-hospital-icu-101771332154381.html
3.https://www.siasat.com/salim-khan-put-on-ventilator-after-health-worsens-report-3352113/
4.https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/salman-khan-father-salim-khan-shifted-icu-doctors-confirm-he-is-stable-2869740-2026-02-17
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salim-khan-hospitalised-in-icu-salman-khan-arbaaz-khan-alvira-and-arpita-rush-to-visit-javed-akhtar-sanjay-dutt-drop-by/articleshow/128477427.cms
6.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/salim-khan-in-icu-under-close-observation-says-mumbai-hospital-doctor-11023261
7.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/salim-khan-news-salim-khan-age-salim-khan-health-update-live-salman-khan-father-hospitalised-liveblog-153628263
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