Salim Khan, the 90-year-old, experienced screenwriter and Salman Khan’s father, went into Lilavati Hospital on February 17, 2026. After being treated for the clot and the small bleed, people who know what’s happening are now saying he is doing a lot better and may be able to leave the hospital in the next three or four days if his recovery goes on going well.
The hospital’s care and treatments
Doctors at Lilavati Hospital treated Salim Khan for the slight brain bleed, and did a Digital Subtraction Angiography – or DSA – to find and deal with the issue. As a safety measure, doctors put him on a breathing machine and kept a very close watch on his vital signs at first.
The doctors who were looking after him said the DSA went well, and he didn’t need brain surgery. Doctors said the bleeding wasn’t much, and that the careful treatment got rid of the clot well, lessening the immediate danger and making his condition look better.
Considering his age, the doctors warned that it might take him longer to get better than a younger person. They said it was important to keep watching him and to slowly help him get back to normal, and that little improvements are a good sign as he gets his strength and awareness back.
Family and friends visiting
Salim Khan has had steady help from his family while he’s been in hospital. Salman Khan came to visit a number of times, and other family – Sohail Khan, Salma Khan and close relations – were at the hospital to give care and support.
A number of friends and workmates from the film world also came to wish him well. Old writers and people he used to work with have been giving comforting updates on his condition, and a lot of performers were glad to hear he’s stable and getting better.
Messages from the public, and informal updates from people close to the family, have eased the worries of fans who are concerned about the famous writer. Social media has carried messages of support and good wishes that show how well-liked he and his family are.
When he might leave hospital, and what to expect
The latest news is that Salim Khan could be back home in three to four days if his recovery doesn’t have any problems. Doctors said the clot has been treated, and that his general improvement means he’s likely to be allowed to leave hospital soon, with careful plans for after he leaves.
Hospital staff also stressed that follow-up care will be vital. They advised a step-by-step recovery, with physical rest, watching for any changes in his nervous system, and planned checkups to make sure the improvement is steady and lasts.
What people he works with and the public are saying
People he works with and those of the same age in the industry have given hopeful reports on Salim Khan’s condition. Long-time workmates have said he’s getting better, and that he can now sit and talk, which they see as encouraging signs of recovery.
Some actors and acquaintances said the operation and treatment were successful, and that he’s now being watched. Those who know him well said the medical team have been very careful and gave them credit for the good progress.
What Salim Khan has done in his career
Salim Khan started his film career with small parts as an actor, before becoming a key screenwriter. Working with a well-known writing partner, he wrote important films that shaped decades of Hindi cinema, including films that are still important and often talked about today.
His work on famous scripts helped to start and raise the careers of others, and set up story lines that film-makers still use. As he gets better, many fans and workmates are remembering his lasting effect on telling stories and the film industry as a whole.
