Saif Ali Khan attack: Pooja Bhatt, Chiranjeevi, and others express shock at the incident

Saif Ali Khan

In a heartbreaking turn of events, actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an intruder during a robbery attempt at his Bandra residence in the early hours of Thursday. Fortunately, the actor is now stable and has successfully completed his surgery at Lilavati Hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through both the entertainment industry and his fans, with numerous celebrities expressing their reactions to the distressing situation.

Actress Pooja Bhatt took to X and expressed her concerns over security. She wrote, "Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the subburbs, have never felt so unsafe before."

Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice@CPMumbaiPoliceWe need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the subburbs, have never felt so unsafe before.Kind Attn @ShelarAshish@mieknathshinde@AjitPawarSpeaks@Dev_Fadnavishttps://t.co/6PJm65a8Df

Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 16, 2025

Saif's Devara co-star, Jr. NTR also sent his well-wishes and prayers for the actor. ""Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health," the post read.

Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir.Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health. Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 16, 2025

Veteran actor Chiranjeevi also took to x and wrote, "Deeply Disturbed by news of the attack by an intruder on #SaifAliKhan . Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery."

Deeply Disturbed by news of the attack by an intruder on #SaifAliKhanWishing and praying for his speedy recovery.

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Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took to X to share his thoughts and offer prayers for Saif Ali Khan's swift recovery. "My prayers with Saif sir and the entire family. This is very sad indeed !! May your bravery and love for your family be rewarded with healing, strength, and peace. Get well soon #SaifAliKhan," he wrote.

My prayers with Saif sir and the entire family. This is very sad indeed !! May your bravery and love for your family be rewarded with healing, strength, and peace. Get well soon #SaifAliKhanpic.twitter.com/21NGv75sqN Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) January 16, 2025

Actress Celina Jaitly also shared her concerns for Saif Ali Khan's safety, praising him for his courageous actions during the traumatic incident. She took to Instagram and wrote,  "#saifalikhan | Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif Ali Khan in his own home. I have no words for the bravery of this man, who was stabbed six times while trying to protect his family. Such acts of violence are unacceptable and disturbing, especially in a place that should be a sanctuary."

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Wishing Saif a speedy recovery and sending heartfelt support to Sharmila Aunty, Kareena, Sara, Ibrahim, Soha, Saba, and the little ones during this incredibly difficult time. May justice prevail, and may the family find strength and peace in the days ahead.

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan commented on the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, expressing his thoughts on the incident. He told PTI, “It’s sad. He is my friend and fellow artist… Mumbai Police is investigating and the thief will be caught. I pray for his recovery."

VIDEO | Its sad. He is my friend and fellow artist Mumbai Police is investigating and the thief will be caught. I pray for his recovery, says BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) on knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.(Full video available on PTI Videos - pic.twitter.com/zXKJcRXKprPress Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 16, 2025

Saif Ali Khan's team issued a new statement regarding the actor's condition following the stabbing incident at his Bandra residence. The statement confirmed that Saif is safe and has successfully come out of surgery. He is currently recovering, with doctors closely monitoring his progress.

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The medical team at Lilavati Hospital has issued a statement, confirming that none of Saif Ali Khan's stab wounds affected vital organs. Out of the six wounds, two are superficial, while two are deep—one near his spine and another on his left hand. Fortunately, all family members are safe, and the police are currently investigating the incident.