# Salim Khan's Miraculous Recovery: Bollywood Legend Set to Return Home Soon! **Imagine the relief washing over Bollywood's Khan family** as veteran screenwriter **Salim Khan**, the genius behind iconic films like *Zanjeer* and *Deewaar*, beats a serious brain clot and heads toward discharge.[1][2] Admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on February 17, 2026, after doctors detected a minor brain haemorrhage, the 88-year-old legend underwent a successful Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure—no major surgery needed.[2][4][5] Placed on a ventilator as a precaution, Salim Khan stabilized quickly under the care of Dr. Jalil Parkar and a team of specialists, who noted his steady progress despite his age requiring extra recovery time.[1][2][5] Son **Arbaaz Khan** confirmed the positive turn, sharing that his father is "better now, improving," with discharge expected in just 3-4 days if trends continue.[1] Journalist Vickey Lalwani echoed this, stating the brain clot has been treated effectively, bringing joy to Salman Khan and the family after tense days.[1][3][4] Even industry peers like Aamir Khan and Javed Akhtar—Salim's famous writing partner—expressed optimism, with fans worldwide sending prayers.[3][4]
*A vintage typewriter pays homage to Salim Khan's timeless contributions to Bollywood.* (Free stock image from Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/salim-khan-health-update-veteran-screenwriter-likely-to-be-discharged-from-lilavati-hospital-soon-ws-kl-9951451.html
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salim-khan-health-update-the-veteran-screenwriter-expected-to-be-discharged-from-the-hospital-this-week/articleshow/129333432.cms
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2026/salim-khan-health-update-salmans-fathers-health-stable-heres-when-he-will-get-discharged-506051.html
4.https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/salim-khan-health-update-salman-khans-father-and-veteran-screenwriter-expected-to-be-discharged-from-hospital-report-1401369
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/salim-khan-health-live-updates-veteran-writer-on-ventilator-says-mumbai-hospital-doctor-11052690
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIp8kAcl-6E
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