3 min readChennaiUpdated: Feb 18, 2026 04:25 PM IST
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday morning after his health condition deteriorated. Hospital officials confirmed that Khan was brought in around 8.30 am by his family physician, Dr. Sandeep Chopra, following a haemorrhage.
On Wednesday, Dr. Jalil Parkar, pulmonologist at Lilavati Hospital, in a press briefing said Khan was initially treated in the casualty ward before being shifted to the ICU. “After seeing him in the casualty and giving him some medications, we realised he needed ICU hospitalisation and we took him to ICU. He was having jerks and his blood pressure was high, for which we treated him. We had to put him on the ventilator as a safeguard while certain investigations were carried out. It was not that he was critical, as reported on various news channels,” Dr. Parkar clarified.
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On Wednesday, Khan underwent a medical procedure performed by neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange. “The procedure, called DSA, has been accomplished successfully. He is fine, stable, and being shifted back to the ICU. By tomorrow, if all goes well, and God wishes, he will be off the ventilator. All in all, he is doing quite well, age is a factor and we understand, that is why the process of recovery takes a little time,” Dr. Parkar said.
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a minimally invasive imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in detail. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the bloodstream and using X-ray fluoroscopy to capture images. By digitally subtracting pre-contrast images from post-contrast ones, doctors can clearly see abnormalities such as blockages, aneurysms, or haemorrhages in the vascular system. DSA is often used in neurology and cardiology to diagnose and guide treatment for vascular conditions.
Family members, including actor Salman Khan, were seen at the hospital soon after news of his admission broke. Salman was spotted leaving the facility after visiting his father, while other relatives remained present.
Salim Khan is widely regarded as one of the most influential screenwriters in Hindi cinema. As one half of the legendary Salim–Javed duo, he co-authored some of Bollywood’s most iconic films of the 1970s and 1980s, including Sholay, Deewar, Zanjeer, and Trishul. His work helped define mainstream Hindi cinema and continues to inspire generations of filmmakers.
