Saif Ali Khan Attack HIGHLIGHTS: Doctor Says Actor Could Have Been Paralysed If Knife Had Penetrated Deeper
Saif Ali Khan was attacked with a sharp weapon by an unidentified robber at his Bandra residence.
Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram and wrote, "It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from the relentless speculation and coverage. While we appreciate the concern and support, the constant scrutiny and attention are not only overwhelming but also pose a significant risk to our safety. I kindly request that you respect our boundaries and give us the space we need to heal and cope as a family. I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation during this sensitive time."
Dr. Nitin Dange, consultant Neurosurgeon at Lilavati Hospital gave an update on Saif's wound and health. He said, "Saif Ali Khan is now completely stable. He sustained four deep wounds along with two additional minor injuries. Among these, a 2.5-inch knife fragment had penetrated his back. If the knife in the back had gone any deeper, it could have caused paralysis. However, by God’s grace, Saif is out of danger. He may be discharged within two days. Starting tomorrow, we will help him begin walking, and physiotherapy sessions will also commence. Within a week, Saif Ali Khan could be ready to return to shooting."
After undergoing surgery post the brutal attack, Saif Ali Khan is undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. His family members including his sister Soha Ali Khan and mother Sharmila Tagore visited the hospital to check up on the 'Dil Chahta Hai' actor.
The attacker, who entered through the bathroom of the actor's apartment, demanded Rs 1 crore from his staff. When Saif Ali Khan declined to pay the amount, he stabbed the actor with a knife and fled from the building.
Less than 24 hours after Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was repeatedly stabbed in his Bandra apartment, an image from the CCTV footage has surfaced of the attacker fleeing from the staircase after the attack.
The attacker, who attacked Khan inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra early on Thursday using a knife, can be seen on the staircase of the sixth floor of the building.
The intruder broke into the flat owned by Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor through the emergency fire exit.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt visited the Lilavati hospital to check on Saif Ali Khan. The clip of the Bollywood couple from the hospital is doing rounds on social media. Before this, Saif Ali Khan's wife Kareena Kapoor, sister Soha Ali Khan, daughter Sara Ali Khan, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan were also spotted at the Lilavati Hospital as they came to see the actor.
Malaika Arora and Sanjay Dutt were also seen visiting the hospital.
The building Satguru Sharan, where Saif Ali Khan was attacked, is also home to actress Karishma Tanna. She gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of journalist and murder accused Jigna Vora in Hansal Mehta's highly praised web series Scoop, which was based on the J Dey murder case. However, Karishma has declined to comment on the incident.
Additionally, it has been reported that this building houses several high-ranking officials and ambassadors.
Aditya Thackeray took to X and reacted to the attack on Saif Ali Khan. He said, "The intrusion and knife attack on Saif Ali Khan is shocking. We are relieved to hear that he is stable and recovering, and we pray that tough times are over, and he bounces back to normalcy at the earliest. The fact that it happened, however, only highlights the absolute shambles law & order is in Maharashtra. Over the past 3 years, hit and run cases, actors and politicians being threatened and cases like those in Beed and Parbhani only show that the Government has been an absolute failure in curbing crime and maintaining law and order. Do we have anyone in the government that cares about citizen safety at all?"
The doctors from Lilavati Hospital gave health update of the actor. Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital Said, “Fortunately, Mr Saif Ali Khan’s surgery has been done very well. He is on a recovery path, the operation is over and he has been shifted to the ICU. He will be shifted to the normal ward in a day or two. After that, he can be taken care of. The injuries were deeper but our doctor and medical team have managed well.”
Dr Nitin Dange, Neurosurgeon Lilavati Hospital Mumbai said, “Mr Saif Ali Khan was admitted today morning around 3:00 am with an alleged history of assault from an unknown person at his residence. He sustained a major injury to the thoracic spine due to a lodged knife in his spine. Surgery was performed to remove the knife and also repair the leaking spinal fluid. There were two other deep wounds, on his left hand and right side of the neck which were repaired by the plastic surgery team led by Dr Leena Jain. He was also monitored by Dr Srinivas Kudva, the cardiologist. He is completely stable now recovering and out of danger. We will shift out of the ICU tomorrow morning and will plan the discharge in a day or two.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen visiting Lilavati Hospital on Thursday after Saif was out of surgery.
Mumbai police provided an update on the ongoing investigation into Saif Ali Khan's attack, confirming that one suspect has been identified. Authorities revealed that the intruder used the fire escape staircase to gain entry into the actor's residence. Preliminary investigations suggest that the incident was an attempted burglary.
Police sources revealed that the suspect jumped into Saif Ali Khan's building from the adjacent one. CCTV footage showed the suspect entering Saif's building from the compound of the other building.
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Saif Ali Khan is out of surgery now. The actor's team released a statement stating, "Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police is investigating the incident. We would like to thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr Leena Jain and the team at Lilavati hospital. Thank you to all his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and thoughts during this time."
Sanjay Raut made a statement regarding the attack on Saif Ali Khan, criticising the law and order situation in Maharashtra:
"For the past three years, law and order in Maharashtra has been in disarray. Everyone's focus is only on gatherings, conferences, festivals, the welcome of the Prime Minister, and political camps. As a result, law and order has broken down everywhere, from Beed to Mumbai, and from Chanda to Banda.
Saif Ali Khan was attacked with a knife, and while the Prime Minister is in Mumbai, all security is focused on him. Even though the Prime Minister is in Mumbai, it is the responsibility of the state's Home Minister to consider what is happening in the state. If we speak out on this, it creates problems for them.
The common people in Maharashtra have no protection. Thieves and dacoits can enter anywhere—on the streets, in homes, or in slums. While there is heavy security outside the homes of big celebrities, even there, thieves can easily break in and attack.
This is a big blow to Narendra Modi. Just 15 days ago, Saif Ali Khan and his family met Modi, and now he has been attacked. No one is safe in this state. Women find it difficult to walk on the streets. The state's Home Minister needs to understand this.
Ninety percent of the state's security is dedicated to protecting corrupt leaders and influential people. If any sub-branch head is attacked, they receive two gunmen, and district heads get five gunmen. Common people have no security, but corrupt builders receive full protection. Saif Ali Khan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, yet even those who have received such honors are not safe in Mumbai."
Director Siddharth Anand, known for his work on 'Pathaan', visited Saif Ali Khan at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. Saif had previously worked with Siddharth in films like 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' and 'Salaam Namaste'.
Saif Ali Khan's children Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan reach Lilavati Hospital.
A video of Kareena Kapoor Khan outside her house after the attack on Saif has surfaced online. In the video, Kareena is seen talking to her staff.
Saif Ali Khan was injured in a knife attack by an intruder at his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 am, led to a scuffle. Some family members were present during the attack. Khan was hospitalised and underwent a medical procedure at Lilavati Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.
Dr. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital's COO, stated, “Saif was attacked by an unidentified person in his house. He was brought in at 3:30 am in Lilavati. He has six injuries, two of which are deeper. One of the injuries is closer to his spine. We are operating on him. He is being operated upon by Neurosurgeon Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Leena Jain, and anaesthetist Nisha Gandhi. We will be tell the extent of the damage only after the surgery is done."
NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar said, "The law and order situation in Mumbai has deteriorated significantly. A murder took place in this very area, and now another person has been attacked... This is concerning. The Chief Minister needs to pay attention, as the public is now watching closely."
Kareena Kapoor Khan's team has released a statement following the attack. The statement read, "There was an attempted burglary in Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in the hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the Police is already doing their due investigations.
Thank you all for your concern."
Jr NTR has reacted to the incident. “Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health,” wrote Saif's Devara co-star.
According to the zonal DCP, Kareena Kapoor was present at the time of the incident. Kareena and Karisma Kapoor arrived at the hospital around 4:30 AM but left shortly after Saif Ali Khan was taken in for surgery.
A part of the knife had pierced Saif Ali Khan's spine, but fortunately, there are no signs of paralysis. The surgery was extremely delicate and is now nearing completion.
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Saif's housemate was initially targetted. Hearing the sounds of a scuffle between the maid and the assailant, Saif Ali Khan stepped out of his room, following which the attacker turned on him and launched an assault. The maid also has an injury in her hand.
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Pooja Bhatt took to X and questioned Mumbai Police after the attack on Saif Ali Khan. She wrote, "
Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice. We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the subburbs, have never felt so unsafe before."
Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked at his house, has six wounds, one of which is close to the spine. The Lilavati Hospital released a statement that read, "Dr Niraj Uttamani COO of Lilavati Hospital said that Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3.30 am. Uttamani said that Saif has six stabs and two are deep. Of this one is close to the spine. He is being operated upon by the team of doctors led by neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain anaesthetiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi, pointed Dr Uttamani."
Background
Saif Ali Khan updates: The actor sustained several injuries
Saif Ali Khan updates: Official statement from the actor's team
Saif Ali Khan updates: The actor's upcoming projects
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in 'Devara Part 1', which was released in September 2024. The action-packed drama, featuring Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, was released across multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Looking ahead, Saif will star in the much-anticipated heist thriller 'Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter', directed by Robbie Grewal. The film is set to deliver a gripping showdown between Saif's character and that of Jaideep Ahlawat, promising an intense battle that fans are eagerly awaiting.
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