Salim Khan Health Update: Salman's Dad Still On Ventilator Post Successful Surgery; Doctor Shares Full Update

Salim Khan Latest Health Update: Screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, is in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and under intensive care. Media reports state that the 90-year-old was admitted with age-related health complications. Doctors have kept Salim in the ICU for continuous observation. The exact medical reason has not been shared so far, leading to speculation and unease among followers. Concern over Salim's condition has grown as updates remain limited, with the family staying cautious. The media reports suggested that he will be undergoing a medical procedure on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday).

Salim Khan Health Update: Full Statement By Doctors

As everyone has been eagerly waiting for the new update from doctors about Salim Khan's health, the medical professionals have confirmed that the veteran screenwriter's medical procedure was successful. However, he is still on ventilator and has been shifted to ICU at the moment.Talking to the media, doctor said, "Kal savere 8:30 baje Dr. Sanjeev Chopra jo unke family physician hain, unhone Salim Khan ko Lilavati me le aaye. Humko unka jo bhi treatment karna tha Pehle humne emergency me kiya. Unka BP kaafi high tha uske liye humne dwaiyaan de di. Uske baad humne dekha unhe ICU me observation ki zarurat hai, to humne unhe ICU me shift kia. Humne unko ventilator pe dalana pada kyunki hum nahi chahte the unki tabiyat aur kharab ho aur hume kuch investigations karne the jaise MRI, CT Scan, blood test etc. Aaj subah humne unpe ek procedure kia hai jo Dr Nitin Dange jo neurosurgeon hai, unhone kia hai. Jiska naam hai DSA".

Salim Khan Still On Ventilator

Without divulging in the details about the medical procedure, the doctor stated that while Salim is in ICU, he is likely to be taken off the ventilator later during the day or by tomorrow. "Ab unko wapas ICU me shift kiye hain. Procedure was successful. Aur ho sakta hai kuch der me ya savere tak hum unko ventilator se hatayenge," the doctor added.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend and Pakistani-American actor Somy Ali has extended wishes for a speedy recovery for Salim Khan and called him her father figure. "Hearing that Salim Khan has been hospitalized made my heart sink. To the world, he is a legendary writer who helped shape icons like Amitabh Bachchan and co-created masterpieces like Sholay. To me, he was a father figure," she wrote in a post.