Indian Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed at Home
NEW DELHI — In a shocking turn of events, Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is currently recovering in hospital after being brutally stabbed multiple times by an intruder at his home in Mumbai overnight.
The 54-year-old actor underwent emergency surgery after sustaining six stab wounds in the vicious attack, including two deep cuts in his back, as confirmed by doctors at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. Doctor Nitin Dange informed reporters that Khan had suffered a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a lodged knife in his spine.
“Surgery was necessary to remove the knife and repair the leaking spinal fluid,” added Dr. Dange.
Khan’s team released a statement reassuring fans that he is “out of danger” post-surgery and is currently in recovery under close medical supervision.
The assailant reportedly broke into Khan’s residence in the early hours of Thursday morning, attacking the actor before fleeing the scene. A female employee at Khan’s home was also harmed during the incident and is receiving medical treatment, according to Mumbai police.
Authorities have identified the attacker and initiated a search to apprehend him. Khan’s team categorized the incident as an “attempted burglary” but refrained from disclosing further details.
The Bollywood icon, known for his acting prowess and production ventures, has appeared in approximately 70 films and television shows. He is the son of former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. — Euronews
