Bollywood legend Salim Khan, aged 90, has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing swelling, prompting his superstar son Salman Khan to pause shooting and rush to be with him. Reports indicate Salim Khan is currently under close monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

While the family has yet to release an official medical statement, updates suggest doctors admitted Salim Khan after he complained of swelling and placed him under observation. Other family members, including Alvira Khan Agnihotri Arpita Khan Sharma Aayush Sharma, were also seen visiting, showing a united front during this concerning time.

Born in 1935, Salim Khan first appeared on screen in small acting roles but rose to fame as part of the iconic writing duo Salim-Javed. Together with Javed Akhtar, he crafted some of Bollywood’s most legendary films, including Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, and Don. Their storytelling helped define the “angry young man” era, particularly through Amitabh Bachchan’s celebrated performances.

Beyond his professional legacy, Salim Khan’s personal life has been closely followed. He married Salma Khan and had four children: actors Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, and producer Alvira Khan Agnihotri. Later, he married veteran actress Helen, with whom he had a daughter, Arpita Khan Sharma. The Khan family has remained a prominent fixture in Bollywood for decades.

News of his hospitalisation has generated an outpouring of concern from fans, colleagues, and social media users alike, underscoring Salim Khan’s enduring influence both as a creative pioneer and as a patriarch of one of Bollywood’s most celebrated families. Prayers and messages of support continue to flood online platforms, reflecting the respect and admiration he commands across generations.