Salim Khan Health Update: Doctors Hope To Take Screenwriter Off Ventilator By Tomorrow | Report

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Following his admission, the senior writer underwent a minor medical procedure and has since been placed on a ventilator, a doctor confirmed. Providing a health update, Dr Jalil Parkar, who is overseeing Salim Khan’s treatment, reassured fans that there was no cause for major concern. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he revealed that the haemorrhage was minor and that the veteran writer is currently under close medical observation.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, Dr Jalil Parkar said, "There was minimal brain haemorrhage. A small procedure was done this morning and it was accomplished. He is fine and stable but is still on a ventilator. By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator. All in all, he’s doing quite well. Keeping his age in mind, the recovery time is longer."

The doctor further stated that Salim Khan’s blood pressure levels were elevated at the time of admission and that he was experiencing mild jerks. He added that the medical team acted swiftly, ensuring that the veteran writer received immediate and appropriate care upon arrival at the hospital.

Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday evening by his personal doctor, following which Salman Khan rushed to be by his side. Several family members, including Arbaaz Khan, Sshura Khan, Helen, Salma Khan and Alvira Agnihotri, also visited the hospital, along with Salim’s former writing partner Javed Akhtar, with whom he delivered iconic films like Sholay, Deewar and Agneepath before their split in 1982.