Salim Khan Hospitalised: Salman's Ex-GF Somy Ali Pens A Note For 'Father Figure'; Wishes For Speedy Recovery

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, is in Mumbai’s Lilavati hospital on ventilator support after a brain bleed, with family members, including Salman Khan, by the bedside, while fans and colleagues express concern and prayers on social media for a stable recovery and successful surgery planned for Wednesday morning.

Reports by News24 state that Salim Khan’s blood pressure shot up recently, causing internal bleeding on the right side of the brain. Doctors reportedly linked this to burst blood vessels and decided surgery was necessary, leading to mechanical ventilation and close monitoring in the intensive care unit.

Salim Khan hospitalised: family gathers at Lilavati hospital

Members of the Khan family have been seen arriving at Lilavati hospital through Tuesday, underlining the gravity of Salim Khan’s condition. Salman Khan was spotted entering the facility, followed by Salim Khan’s wives, Salma and Helen, along with children Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan, and grandsons Nirvaan and Arhaan.

The family presence has become a focal point for the media and fans outside the hospital, as many look for updates while sharing good wishes online. Crowds have been posting messages hoping the surgery goes smoothly and that Salim Khan returns home once the critical phase passes.

Salim Khan hospitalised: Somy Ali’s emotional message

Amid news of Salim Khan being hospitalised, Salman Khan’s former girlfriend Somy Ali shared a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Salim Khan a guiding figure in Somy Ali’s life. Somy Ali posted a photograph of Salim Khan with both wives, Salma and Helen, and wrote at length about memories from the years Somy Ali lived in the Khan household.

"Hearing that Salim Khan has been hospitalized made my heart sink. To the world, he is a legendary writer who helped shape icons like Amitabh Bachchan and co-created masterpieces like Sholay. To me, he was a father figure," Somy Ali wrote.

"Living in his home, I was treated like a daughter, included at the table, engaged in deep conversations about faith, where all religions were respected and celebrated. He taught me that God is bigger than doctrine, and that storytelling must always carry truth beneath the drama," she added.

"His brilliance built cinematic history. His humanity built people. Praying for his strength and recovery. He means more to me than words can say," Somy concluded.

Salim Khan hospitalised: influence on Hindi cinema

Salim Khan is widely recognised as one of Hindi cinema’s most influential writers, especially for work during the 1970s. Salim Khan formed the famous Salim–Javed partnership with writer Javed Akhtar, and together they reshaped mainstream Bollywood storytelling, giving screenwriters a stronger voice and identity in an industry then driven largely by stars and directors.

The duo’s scripts powered many landmark films that defined the “angry young man” era, particularly with Amitabh Bachchan. Their credits include Sholay, often cited as one of India’s greatest films, as well as Deewaar, Zanjeer and Don. These works mixed social conflict, sharp dialogue and strong characters, leaving a long-lasting impact on Indian popular culture.

Detail	Information
Patient	Salim Khan
Age	90
Hospital	Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
Reported condition	Brain bleed on right side due to burst blood vessels
Support	Ventilator, surgery scheduled Wednesday morning
Family present	Salman, Salma, Helen, Arbaaz, Alvira, Arpita, Nirvaan, Arhaan

As updates about Salim Khan’s health circulate, the focus remains on the planned surgery and intensive care treatment, while the presence of close family, emotional tributes from Somy Ali, and messages from fans highlight how strongly Salim Khan’s personal warmth and professional legacy continue to resonate across Bollywood and the wider audience.