Salim Khan, the legendary screenwriter of ‘Sholay’ and father of Salman Khan, aged 90, has been admitted to Mumbai’s Hospital. Fans and the film industry await updates on his condition amid growing concern. The family is reportedly by his side, as prayers pour in for his steady recovery.
Salim Khan admitted to hospital
As per video shared popular paparazzo Viral Bhayani, Salim Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai’s Bandra. He was brought in early this morning for a normal health check up. A viral video online shows Salman Khan at the hospital, accompanied by heavy security. No official word yet from the Khan family on the medical reason behind Salim Khan’s hospitalization.
Salim Khan legacy
Salim Khan authored the pivotal narratives, screenplays, and dialogues behind countless Bollywood masterpieces. Partnering with Javed Akhtar in the groundbreaking Salim-Javed era, they redefined 1970s Hindi cinema. Iconic films like ‘Seeta Aur Geeta’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’, ‘Sholay’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Kranti’, and the ‘Don’ franchise stand as their legacy.
Salman Khan upcoming project
Meanwhile, Salman Khan is gearing up for his next war action thriller, ‘Battle of Galwan’, under Apoorva Lakhia‘s direction. The project has been generating consistent hype since its reveal, with anticipation rising as filming nears completion. Though initial buzz pointed to a June 2026 launch, Bollywood Hungama reports the star is now eyeing an Eid 2026 debut instead.
