Veteran Bollywood Screenwriter Salim Khan Hospitalized, Placed on Ventilator

Mumbai. Veteran Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's father and renowned screenwriter Salim Khan has been placed on a ventilator after his health condition deteriorated.

The 90-year-old Khan, who was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning due to high blood pressure, reportedly suffered from blood clotting and bleeding in the brain.

According to hospital administration, he was brought to the emergency ward at 8:30 AM on Tuesday. A specialist team, including neurologists and cardiologists, is currently treating him.

Following the family's permission, an official medical bulletin is being prepared for release today. Actor Salman Khan rushed to the hospital after leaving his shooting schedule due to his father's deteriorating health, while Sanjay Dutt, Javed Akhtar, and Arbaaz Khan also visited the hospital to inquire about his condition.

Salim Khan, who began his career in acting in the 1960s, later established his identity in screenwriting. As part of the 'Salim-Javed' duo, he penned the stories for timeless films like 'Sholay', 'Zanjeer', 'Deewaar', and 'Don', fundamentally changing the course of Indian cinema.

He is widely credited with significantly contributing to bringing writers the same respect and recognition in Bollywood as stars receive.