Somy Ali's Emotional Tribute to Salim Khan as He Remains Hospitalized in ICU
As veteran screenwriter Salim Khan continues his stay in the Intensive Care Unit at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, former actress and Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali has shared a deeply emotional note on social media, expressing her heartfelt wishes for his speedy recovery. The 90-year-old legendary writer was admitted to the hospital's ICU on Tuesday morning under the care of Dr. Jalil Parkar.
A Father Figure Remembered
Taking to Instagram, Somy Ali opened up about her personal connection with Salim Khan, recalling the time she lived in his home and how he treated her like his own daughter. "Hearing that Salim Khan has been hospitalized made my heart sink," she wrote in her emotional post.
"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 expressed, highlighting the personal bond that transcended his public persona as one of Bollywood's most influential screenwriters.
Life Lessons and Lasting Memories
Somy detailed how living in Salim Khan's home provided her with profound life experiences. "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," she shared.
She credited Salim Khan with teaching her valuable lessons about spirituality and storytelling, noting that "He taught me that God is bigger than doctrine, and that storytelling must always carry truth beneath the drama." Somy concluded her tribute by stating, "His brilliance built cinematic history. His humanity built people."
Current Medical Status and Hospital Statement
According to an official statement issued by Lilavati Hospital and shared by Dr. Jalil Parkar, Salim Khan was admitted to the ICU at 8:30 AM on Tuesday morning. "He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor, prompting emergency care. Salim Khan was later shifted to the intensive care," the statement confirmed.
The hospital added that "He is stable but is under close observation in regards to his clinical status." A specialized medical team including Dr. Vinay Chavan (neurologist), Dr. Ajit Menon (cardiologist), Dr. Nitin Dange (neurosurgeon), and Dr. Bineet Ahluwalia has been attending to the veteran writer following his hospitalization.
Family Privacy and Upcoming Updates
Lilavati Hospital has indicated that a press briefing regarding Salim Khan's health condition may be held on Wednesday, February 18, subject to the family's consent while strictly maintaining patient confidentiality. The exact medical reason behind his hospitalization has not been officially disclosed by the family, and further updates are awaited.
Salman Khan was reportedly seen rushing to Lilavati Hospital upon learning about his father's admission. The Khan family has maintained privacy regarding the specific details of Salim Khan's condition, with the hospital emphasizing their commitment to patient confidentiality while providing necessary updates.
Somy Ali's emotional tribute concluded with heartfelt prayers: "Praying for his strength and recovery. He means more to me than words can say," accompanied by hashtags including #prayingformyfather and #thankyouforgivingmeahome, reflecting the deep personal connection she maintains with the legendary screenwriter.
