Salim Khan’s February 2026 hospital admission was followed by a reported discharge on 17 March 2026. Later public reporting included comments from his wife, Helen, in September and an appearance at a family celebration in October. The February ICU reports describe his condition at that time; they should not be presented as his current hospital status.
Reviewed: 1 November 2026. The most recent report included in this timeline is dated 6 October 2026. This page summarises attributed public statements and reporting, rather than a new medical bulletin issued on the review date.
Salim Khan health updates: a dated 2026 timeline
| Date | Reported development | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | Lilavati Hospital confirmed his admission and ICU care in Mumbai. | Hospital statement reported by The Indian Express |
| 18 February 2026 | Dr Jalil Parkar discussed a minor brain haemorrhage, ventilator support and a DSA procedure. | Doctor’s briefing reported by The Indian Express |
| 17 March 2026 | The Indian Express reported that he had been discharged, also citing PTI’s confirmation that afternoon. | Discharge report |
| 10 September 2026 | Helen’s positive comments about his health were reported after she accepted an award on his behalf. | Mid-day’s report of Helen’s remarks |
| 6 October 2026 | ABP Live reported that he attended a family birthday celebration and was seen walking with assistance from his son Sohail Khan. | Public-appearance report |
What the hospital and doctor said in February
The hospital’s initial statement, published on 17 February, said Khan had been brought to its emergency department by his family doctor, Dr Sandeep Chopra, before being moved to intensive care. It described him as stable and under close observation.
At the following day’s briefing, Dr Jalil Parkar said Khan had experienced a minor brain haemorrhage and high blood pressure. He explained that ventilator support had been used as a safeguard during investigations. The doctor also discussed a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) procedure performed by Dr Nitin Dange and said Khan was stable after it.
NDTV’s 18 February report of the hospital bulletin recorded its clarification that the DSA procedure did not involve surgery. The same report stated that the hospital would stop issuing further bulletins in accordance with the family’s wishes. These statements concern the February admission and treatment.
Discharge and later family comments
The 17 March discharge report marked a clear change from the earlier ICU news. The Indian Express reported that he had left hospital after a month-long stay. It also recounted comments from his son Arbaaz Khan and longtime writing partner Javed Akhtar about improvement during that period.
In the September report, Helen described her husband’s health as “very good” while accepting the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf. This was a family member’s public account at that time.
The October report concerned his attendance at his granddaughter’s birthday celebration. An account of someone attending an event or walking with assistance does not establish a diagnosis, treatment outcome or complete recovery.
How to read these updates
The reports record different stages: hospital admission, the doctor’s account of treatment, discharge, family comments and a later public appearance. Descriptions such as stable or improving belong to the dates and speakers attached to them.
No new medical bulletin dated 1 November 2026 was verified for this article. The cited reports do not establish his clinical condition on that date, a current medication plan or a recovery timetable. The hospital’s decision to stop bulletins should also be read alongside its stated reason: the family’s request for privacy.
Brief background: who is Salim Khan?
Khan is an Indian screenwriter known for his partnership with Javed Akhtar as Salim–Javed and their work on films including Sholay and Deewaar. He is also the father of actor Salman Khan.
For the broader career and family profile, see our Salim Khan biography. This page focuses on the dated health-news record.
