Family members of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan were seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday after the 90-year-old was admitted to the ICU.
In visuals from outside the hospital, several members of the Khan family were spotted checking in on his health condition. Superstar
Salman Khan arrived along with his mother Salma Khan. Producer Arbaaz Khan was seen with his wife Shhura Khan, while daughters Alvira and Arpita also reached the hospital.
The younger generation of the family was present as well, with Arbaaz’s son Arhaan and Sohail Khan’s son Nirvaan visiting their grandfather. Veteran actress Helen was also captured arriving at the hospital on Tuesday morning.
Apart from family, several close friends from the film industry were snapped outside the hospital premises in the evening. Actor Sanjay Dutt and veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar were among those who dropped by.
Hospital issues official statement
As per a statement issued by Dr Jalil Parkar of Lilavati Hospital, “Salim Khan was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU at 8. 30 am on Tuesday morning. He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor, prompting emergency care. Salim Khan was later shifted to the intensive care. ”
“He is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status,” the statement added.
A team of specialists — Dr Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon) and Dr Bineet Ahluwalia — attended to the veteran screenwriter following his hospitalisation.
Press briefing expected
The hospital further informed that a press briefing regarding the 90-year-old’s health condition will be held on Wednesday, February 18, subject to the consent of the family, while strictly maintaining patient confidentiality.
The exact medical reason behind Salim Khan’s hospitalisation has not been officially disclosed by the family. Further updates on his condition are awaited.
