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Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai; Salman Khan rushes to the hospital

Concern rippled through Mumbai on Tuesday as veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, with details of his condition yet to be disclosed. His son, Salman Khan, was seen at the hospital, quietly attending to family matters amid heavy media attention.

February 17, 2026 / 14:40 IST
Salman Khan arrives at hospital
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  • Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan hospitalized in Mumbai
  • Reason for Salim Khan's hospitalization not yet disclosed
  • Salman Khan visited hospital, family remains quiet on updates

Bollywood actor Salman Khan rushed to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai as his father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted.

The exact reason for Salim Khan’s hospitalisation has not yet been made public, and the family has remained quiet for now. As people wait for updates, the focus has naturally shifted to his well-being.

Salman Khan was spotted at the hospital soon after the news surfaced.

In a paparazzi video circulating online, Salman Khan is seen leaving the premises surrounded by heavy security.

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Dressed simply in a black T-shirt and cap, he appeared composed but serious, moving swiftly through the crowd. He did not pause to speak to the media gathered outside, choosing instead to head straight to his vehicle.

Salman's elder sister and Salim Khan's daughter Alvira Agnihotri was also seen rushing inside the hospital.

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At 90, Salim Khan is not just Salman Khan’s father, but a towering figure in Hindi cinema — someone whose words helped shape an entire era of storytelling.

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Salim Khan’s legacy in Indian cinema is immense. As one half of the iconic Salim–Javed duo, alongside Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan co-wrote films that changed the face of Bollywood — Sholay, Deewaar and Zanjeer among them.

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The characters they created and the dialogues they penned still echo in popular culture decades later. Their work defined the ‘angry young man’ era and influenced generations of writers and filmmakers.

Over the years, Salim Khan has also been known as the steady, guiding force within the Khan family. Salman Khan has often spoken about his father’s discipline, clarity and quiet strength.

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Feb 17, 2026 01:48 pm

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