Salim Khan Diagnosed with Blood Clot; Stable in ICU as Family Rallies at Hospital
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to the intensive care unit early Tuesday after feeling giddy at home. The family’s quick action led to emergency treatment and a diagnosis of a blood clot; hospital staff say he is stable but remains under close observation.
Medical update and current condition
The emergency admission took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 8: 30 a. m. ET when the family doctor brought Mr. Khan to the hospital emergency department. Emergency care was initiated immediately and he was shifted to the ICU on the first floor for closer monitoring.
Treating physicians have identified a blood clot as a primary concern and have convened a multidisciplinary team to manage his care. The team attending includes a neurologist, a cardiologist and a neurosurgeon, alongside the on-duty emergency physicians. The lead treating physician, Dr. Jalil Parkar, described Mr. Khan’s condition as stable while emphasising that he remains under close observation for any clinical changes.
A press bulletin is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11: 00 a. m. ET to provide further details with the family’s consent, and hospital staff have noted that additional information will be shared in keeping with patient confidentiality.
Family response and public concern
Immediate family members arrived at the hospital to be at Mr. Khan’s bedside. His wife and several of his children were seen convening at the hospital, with one son present to support the family during the initial hours of treatment. The close presence of relatives reflects the family’s priority to remain together while medical teams stabilise his condition.
The admission has prompted an outpouring of concern from admirers and peers in the film community, who have sent messages of support. Hospital leaders are balancing the family's wish for privacy with the public interest in the health of a figure who has long been a fixture in the industry.
Legacy and career highlights
Salim Khan first appeared in small acting roles before establishing himself as a screenwriter. His collaborations in the 1970s and 1980s reshaped mainstream storytelling, crafting narratives that helped define a generation of cinema and create enduring star personas. Landmark films associated with his writing include several iconic titles that contributed to the era’s most discussed characters and themes.
Even after professional partnerships evolved, he continued to write and influence projects through the late 1980s and into the 1990s. More recently, he appeared in a documentary series chronicling his screenwriting journey and the creative partnership that shaped much of his early work. That retrospective brought renewed attention to his creative legacy and generated fresh appreciation from younger viewers.
For now, the focus remains on Mr. Khan’s recovery and the medical team’s efforts to monitor and manage the clot. Hospital officials have asked for privacy for the family while promising updates at the scheduled press briefing and as the situation evolves.
