Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Ali Khan Pataudi slams netizens from trolling actor's speedy recovery after stabbing incident

Saba took to her Instagram stories on Monday and re-shared a post by The Filmy Official.

Following Saif Ali Khan's discharge from the hospital after the stabbing incident at his residence, several critics have raised doubts about his 'rapid' recovery post-surgery. In response to the skepticism surrounding her brother’s health, his sister Saba Pataudi has now addressed the concerns.

Saba took to her Instagram stories on Monday and re-shared a post by The Filmy Official, that read, “Educate yourselves: Doctor explains reason as people call Saif’s recovery ‘quick’." She then encouraged people to read the post's caption, where a doctor clarified any concerns about Saif’s recovery and reassured everyone. She wrote, “Click on image and read full caption…."

In the post, it was further mentioned in the caption, "Cardiologist Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy dismissed doubts over #SaifAliKhan's 5-day recovery after surgeries due to multiple stab wounds. Sharing a video of his 78-year-old mother walking atter a spine surgery, Dr Deepak said, "People who've had cardiac bypass surgeries. climb stairs on 3rd/4th day...educate yourselves," he added."

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Following Saif Ali Khan’s discharge from the hospital, some political leaders expressed skepticism about the severity of his injury. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam commented that Saif appeared to have returned home “jumping and dancing” and questioned the seriousness of the attack. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane also raised doubts, asking whether the actor was genuinely stabbed or merely “acting.”

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In the early hours of January 16, Saif Ali Khan was attacked and stabbed six times by an intruder at his Bandra residence. He was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent a six-hour-long surgery to remove a 2.5-inch knife lodged in his body. The attack left him with injuries near his spine and wrist. After five days of treatment, the actor was discharged on Tuesday, January 21.

The accused, Shariful Islam Shahzad, a Bangladeshi national, is currently in police custody. Shahzad, who allegedly targeted Saif Ali Khan during a robbery attempt, has had his detention extended until January 29, 2025.