Bollywood icon Saif Ali Khan, aged 54, was stabbed multiple times during a home invasion in Mumbai’s Bandra district. The actor is currently in stable condition following surgery and police are investigating the incident, which they believe was related to a burglary attempt.
Saif Ali Khan Stabbed at Home in Mumbai; Investigation Underway
Saif Ali Khan Stabbed at Home in Mumbai; Investigation Underway
Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan hospitalized after a shocking intruder attack at his residence in an affluent Mumbai neighborhood.
In the early hours of Thursday, a violent attack on renowned actor Saif Ali Khan sent shockwaves through India. The police confirmed that Khan was assaulted by an intruder inside his residence in Bandra, a high-end area in Mumbai. The attacker managed to escape, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt. Deputy Commissioner Dixit Gedam indicated that preliminary investigations suggested the incident was part of a burglary.
Following the attack, Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where medical professionals reported he sustained severe injuries, particularly to his spinal cord, along with deep wounds on his arm and neck. Dr. Nitin Dange announced that Khan underwent surgery to remove a knife and to repair a leak of spinal fluid. Fortunately, he is now in stable condition and recovering.
Khan, who comes from a lineage of famous actors and sports personalities, has a illustrious career, starring in over 70 films in the last 30 years. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, and his late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, have been significant figures in the Indian entertainment and sports industry. Additionally, Saif is married to noted actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their daughter, Sara, has made a name for herself in Bollywood as well.
As the news of the actor’s stabbing circulated, politicians expressed outrage over the safety situation in Mumbai. Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of Parliament, highlighted concerns that if a celebrity could be attacked, the general populace was not safe either. The call for increased police presence was echoed by filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who emphasized rising fears in the community regarding personal safety.
This incident follows a string of violent occurrences targeting public figures in Mumbai, including a shooting outside Salman Khan's residence last July and the tragic killing of politician Baba Siddique in October.
As the police investigation continues, representatives for Khan have requested privacy and patience from the public and media while they collaborate with authorities to address the situation.
Following the attack, Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where medical professionals reported he sustained severe injuries, particularly to his spinal cord, along with deep wounds on his arm and neck. Dr. Nitin Dange announced that Khan underwent surgery to remove a knife and to repair a leak of spinal fluid. Fortunately, he is now in stable condition and recovering.
Khan, who comes from a lineage of famous actors and sports personalities, has a illustrious career, starring in over 70 films in the last 30 years. His mother, Sharmila Tagore, and his late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, have been significant figures in the Indian entertainment and sports industry. Additionally, Saif is married to noted actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their daughter, Sara, has made a name for herself in Bollywood as well.
As the news of the actor’s stabbing circulated, politicians expressed outrage over the safety situation in Mumbai. Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of Parliament, highlighted concerns that if a celebrity could be attacked, the general populace was not safe either. The call for increased police presence was echoed by filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who emphasized rising fears in the community regarding personal safety.
This incident follows a string of violent occurrences targeting public figures in Mumbai, including a shooting outside Salman Khan's residence last July and the tragic killing of politician Baba Siddique in October.
As the police investigation continues, representatives for Khan have requested privacy and patience from the public and media while they collaborate with authorities to address the situation.
