The family of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan has expressed displeasure over the public disclosure of his medical condition and requested that no further updates be shared with the media. The development comes after his treating doctor addressed the press about his health following his recent hospitalization.
Salman Khan and family unhappy with Salim Khan’s public health update: Report
Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering minor brain hemorrhage. Dr Jaleel Parkar, who is overseeing his treatment, confirmed to the media that the screenwriter is stable but on ventilator support. He also said that Khan had undergone a medical procedure earlier this week.
However, according to a source close to the family who spoke to Variety India, the family was unhappy with the public nature of the statement. The source said, “Health is a private matter. Ideally, no updates should be shared with the media and any communication should be left entirely to the family, if they choose to address fans and well-wishers.”
The source further said that the family conveyed their concerns directly to the hospital authorities. “Salman and his family were unhappy with the doctor’s public statement and have clearly told the authorities that they do not want to divulge any further information,” the source said.
The hospital, which has previously issued regular updates regarding high-profile patients, has reportedly agreed to respect the family’s wishes in the matter.
Despite the intense public interest in his condition, the family have stressed that medical information remain confidential and that they wish to avoid speculation or unnecessary media scrutiny.
Over the past two days, several family members have been seen visiting the hospital, including his wife Salma Khan, sons Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, daughters Alvira and Arpita and Helen.
Salim Khan is undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital.
