Salim Khan put on ventilator support after high blood pressure complication: Report

Salim Khan is in hospital

• Salim Khan hospitalized, on ventilator due to blood clot
• Family, including Salman Khan, visited him at Lilavati hospital
• Doctors to provide further health update tomorrow at 11 am

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Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was rushed to the hospital on February 17, 2026. Early reports suggested that he is stable but under observation.

However, the latest reports have revealed that he has now been put on a ventilator.

According to Filmfare, Salim Khan was hospitalised after he felt ‘giddy’. He was diagnosed with a blood clot due to high blood pressure. The latest update has suggested that the veteran screenwriter has been put on ventilator support for now. He will undergo an operation the next morning.

The latest update came after his treating doctor, Dr Jalil Parker, told PTI that they will reveal further information tomorrow at 11 am in a press bulletin, maintaining the confidentiality of the patient to the utmost.

The doctor told PTI in an official statement, “He is stable but is under close observation regarding his clinical status.”

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Salim Khan’s family rushed to the Lilavati hospital. Superstar Salman Khan was seen at the hospital. The actor was seen leaving the building with his security guards in tow, dressed simply in a black T-shirt and a cap. He didn't pause to address the press.

In addition to Salman, Salma and Helen, the wives of Salim Khan have also arrived at the hospital.

Salim Khan's daughter Alvira and sons-in-law Atul Agnihotri and Aayush Sharma were spotted visiting the hospital as worries about his health grew. His grandsons, Nirvaan and Arhaan, were also seen visiting him.

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Fans have taken to social media to express concern and send wishes for his speedy recovery.

Salim Khan, who is aged 90, is regarded as one of the most influential screenwriters in Hindi cinema history.