Arbaaz reveals father Salim Khan is recovering; discharge expected soon
What's the story
Veteran Hindi screenwriter Salim Khan (90) is recovering and may be discharged from the hospital soon. His son, actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan, shared this update on Wednesday night while speaking to reporters in Mumbai. The legendary writer has been under treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital since mid-February after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage.
Health update
'He's better now, he's improving'
Arbaaz addressed the media while leaving an iftar gathering in the city. He said that his father is showing positive signs of recovery. "He's better now, he's improving," the Bhagam Bhag actor told reporters. When asked about when Khan might be discharged from the hospital, he added, "Soon." These remarks are the first official statement from the Khan family since the family patriarch's hospitalization.
Celebrity visits
Javed Akhtar had earlier shared an update on Khan's health
Earlier, Khan's longtime writing partner and close friend Javed Akhtar had shared an update on the veteran screenwriter's health. "Salim is fine now. He's okay and recovering. He's sitting on a chair and talking, and I mean, he has improved," he had said at a book launch. Actor Aamir Khan also spoke to the media about Khan's condition after visiting the hospital.
Medical procedure
Khan was hospitalized in mid-February
Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after reportedly experiencing a minor brain hemorrhage. Doctors later performed a procedure shortly after his admission. The hospital initially released a medical bulletin about his condition, but later stopped issuing updates after his family requested that all information regarding his health remain private. Salman Khan and his family were reportedly unhappy after the hospital publicly shared details about the veteran screenwriter's condition.
Career highlights
More about Khan and his work
Khan rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the iconic screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. The pair penned several memorable films, including Don, Haathi Mere Saathi, Yaadon Ki Baarat, and Zanjeer. They are also credited with shaping the "angry young man" persona that became synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan on screen. After their split in 1982, Akhtar focused on lyric writing while Khan continued working as a screenwriter.