Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is currently admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati hospital after being stabbed six times during the early hours of January 16, 2025. Now, Saif’s sister, Soha Ali Khan, who visited him at the hospital, has provided a fresh update on the actor’s health. In a press interaction, Soha shared that Saif is doing better and is “recovering well.”
While addressing the media, Soha said, “We are happy that he is recovering well, and we are very thankful. We feel blessed and grateful that it wasn’t any worse. Thank you for all your wishes.”
The incident occurred when an intruder, later identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, broke into the actor’s residence with alleged intentions of theft. Saif, while attempting to intervene in a confrontation between the intruder and his housemaid, sustained stab wounds to his thoracic spine.
On Sunday morning, the Mumbai police confirmed the attacker’s identity, stating that he is an immigrant from Bangladesh. According to the police, multiple investigation teams have been formed to probe the crime, and a case has been registered under sections 311, 312, 331(4), 331(6), and 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
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Following the news of Saif’s attack, several fans and Bollywood celebrities have expressed concern about the actor’s security. Actress Bhagyashree recently raised similar concerns during an event in Indore. Addressing the media, she said that the latest incident in Bandra has raised questions about the safety of residents in Mumbai.
While speaking to ANI, Bhagyashree remarked, “When incidents like this happen in Mumbai, everyone gets tensed—the local public too. It’s not just about Bollywood; it’s about the safety of everyone. Everyone’s safety is under a question mark. And especially if an immigrant does something like this, then we should definitely secure our Indian borders—very important.”
Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan is reported to be recovering well, and as per updates, he is expected to be discharged by January 21, 2025.
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