'Treated me like a daughter': Salman Khan’s ex-girlfriend recalls staying at Salim Khan’s home, prays for his speedy recovery

Concern poured in from family, friends and well-wishers after veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was reportedly admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday (February 17, 2026). According to ANI, the Khan family has not disclosed the exact reason for his hospitalisation. After learning the news, everyone expressed hope for his swift recovery. Among them was Somy Ali, the former girlfriend of the superstar.

Somy Ali wishes for speedy recovery

Reacting to the news on Instagram, Somy shared an emotional note recalling her time living in the Khan household. She said learning about his hospitalisation deeply saddened her. In her post, Somy talked about how the world recognises Salim Khan as the creative force who helped shape careers of stars like Amitabh Bachchan and co-wrote timeless classics such as Sholay.

However, she emphasised that her memories of him are rooted in personal warmth rather than professional glory.



Calling him a father figure, Somy wrote "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. He taught me that God is bigger than doctrine, and that storytelling must always carry truth beneath the drama. His brilliance built cinematic history. His humanity built people. Praying for his strength and recovery. He means more to me than words can say."

She further credited him for shaping her understanding of cinema. In her note, Somy mentioned that he believed powerful stories must carry honesty beneath the surface drama.

Soon after news of his hospitalisation surfaced, Salman Khan was seen arriving at the hospital amid tight security. Dressed in a black T-shirt and cap, the actor did not address the media waiting outside. Other family members, including his daughter Alvira Khan Agnihotri and son-in-law Aayush Sharma, were also spotted visiting. Besides them, Salim Khan's long-time friend Javed Akhtar also rushed to hospital to meet the veteran screenwriter.

According to the statement issued by Dr Jalil Parkar, Lilavati Hospital, "Salim Khan was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital under Dr Jalil Parkar in the ICU at 8.30 am on Tuesday morning. He was brought into the emergency by their family doctor, prompting emergency care.

Now, Salim Khan has been shifted to the intensive care and he is currently stable. "He is under close observation in regards to his clinical status," the statement added.

More about Salim Khan

Salim Khan, who turned 90 in November 2025, remains one of Hindi cinema’s most influential writers. As one half of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed, he co-created landmark films such as Zanjeer and Deewar. These films not only achieved box office success but also shaped the "angry young man" era, redefining mainstream Bollywood storytelling in the 1970s.

As the industry awaits further updates on his health, heartfelt prayers continue to pour in.