Salim Khan Health: Salman Visits Ailing Father At Mumbai’s Lilavati | Check Veteran Screenwriter Net Worth

Salim Khan Health Update: Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, on Tuesday, February 17, due to medical reasons. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan went to the hospital to meet his ailing father, reported news agency ANI.

The exact reason behind Salim Khan's hospitalisation is awaited and has not been officially disclosed by the family, however, further updates on his conditions are awaited. Dabang fame actor Salman Khan seen leaving the premises under heavy security, dressed in a black T-shirt and cap. He did not address the media gathered outside. Salim's daughter, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, son-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma were also spotted arriving at the hospital.

Salim Khan Heath Update

Hours after Salim Khan's hospitalisation, several veteran actors and experts from the industry wished for speedy recovery of the veteran screenwriter. However, any fresh updates on Salim Khan health are awaited. Salim Khan is currently undergoing treatment at Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Lilavati Hospital. "He (Salim Khan) has been admitted to Lilavati hospital this morning. He is in the ICU," PTI quoted a source.

Salim Khan Net Worth

Salim Khan has reportedly a net worth of around Rs 1,000 crore. His son, Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan also enjoy a strong career in the Bollywood industry and a collective net worth of more than Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 crore.

Salman Khan has an estimated net worth of around Rs 2,900 crore. Salman Khan's major earnings come from his movie projects, production business and enterprises and businesses. Salman Khan's net worth is estimated to have a net worth of Rs 500 crore, whereas, Sohail Khan has a net worth of around Rs 300 crore.

About Salim Khan

Salim Khan, who turned 90 in November 2025, continues to be regarded as a major creative force in Indian cinema. As one half of the screenwriting team Salim-Javed, Salim Khan helped change popular Hindi film storytelling.

Working with Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan co-wrote Sholay, Zanjeer and Deewar. These 1970s releases drew huge box-office numbers and also altered expectations from mainstream Hindi cinema, balancing action, drama and social themes for a wide theatre audience.

Salim Khan and Hindi Cinema Legacy

Across several decades, critics and filmmakers have praised Salim Khan's tight scripts and layered characters. Salim Khan's work is widely linked with shaping the "angry young man" phase in Bollywood, inspiring later directors and writers who studied these films closely. Khan is the writer of movie hits such as "Sholay", "Deewar" and "Zanjeer".