Salim Khan health update: Arbaaz Khan says veteran writer will be discharged 'soon'

Arbaaz Khan shared that his father, veteran writer Salim Khan, is “improving” and may be discharged soon. The 90-year-old was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain haemorrhage. Salim Khan, co-writer of classics like Sholay and Don, continues to recover under medical supervision.

12 Mar, 10:12 — 12 Mar, 11:18

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Salim Khan is a veteran writer/screenwriter
Arbaaz Khan provided an update on his father's health
Salim Khan's health is improving
Salim Khan is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon

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Salim Khan was hospitalized at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain stroke.

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Salim Khan is 90 years old.

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Salim Khan is a highly respected veteran screenwriter in the Indian film industry, known for his iconic work with Javed Akhtar. His health is a matter of public interest given his significant contributions to cinema and his family's prominence in Bollywood.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago