Salim Khan admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai; Salman Khan visits
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The exact medical reason for the admission has not been disclosed by the family, and further updates on his condition are being awaited. Published Feb. 17, 2026, 3: 45 a. m. ET; updated Feb. 17, 2026, 4: 07 a. m. ET.
Hospitalisation and family response
Hospital staff confirmed the admission took place at the Bandra facility in Mumbai — a city long known historically as Bombay — but have not released details about the nature of his illness. Shortly after news of the hospitalisation emerged, Salman Khan was seen arriving at the hospital complex and later leaving under heavy security. The actor wore a black T-shirt and cap and did not address the media gathered outside.
Other family members were also present at the hospital. Salim Khan's daughter, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, and several close relatives arrived to be with him. Media gathered outside the hospital observed discreet but visible movement of family members in and out of the premises; the family has preferred to keep medical specifics private while they await further assessments from physicians.
Legacy and industry context
Salim Khan, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2025, is credited with reshaping mainstream Hindi cinema during the 1970s. As one half of the screenwriting partnership Salim-Javed, his work on films such as Sholay, Zanjeer and Deewar helped establish enduring archetypes and narrative styles, including the era-defining "angry young man" persona that influenced generations of filmmakers and writers.
The writer's influence extends beyond box-office success; his character-driven storytelling left a lasting imprint on popular culture and the structure of commercial cinema. In light of his hospitalisation, members of the film fraternity and fans have expressed concern and sent wishes for his recovery. Out of respect for the family's privacy, public statements from close colleagues and contemporaries have been measured while awaiting confirmed medical updates.
What to expect next
Medical updates are expected to come from the family or the hospital when they are ready to share more information. For now, the focus remains on Salim Khan's immediate care and recovery, and on the support being offered by his family. Given his advanced age and iconic status, the situation has drawn widespread attention, but the family's preference for discretion suggests official information will be limited until tests and consultations provide a clearer picture.
This developing story will be updated as reliable information becomes available.
