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Saif Ali Khan admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday after being attacked with a knife.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured after an intruder attacked him with a knife at his residence in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. Khan, 54, was hospitalised and required a medical procedure following the incident which took place at around 2.30 am at his house in Bandra area, they said.
"There was an attempted burglary in Saif Ali Khan and (his wife and actor) Kareena Kapoor Khan's residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine," Kareena Kapoor's team said in a statement.
"We request the 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," the statement said.
Saif Ali Khan's public relations representative also in statement said there was an "attempted burglary" at his residence.
"He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation," the representative said.
A police official said that as per initial information, an unidentified person entered Saif Ali Khan's house and both of them had a scuffle. Some family members of the actor were present in the house at the time of the incident, he said.
The actor was injured in knife attack by the intruder. He was taken to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra and was reported to be out of danger, the official said.
Asked if there was a robbery attempt at the actor's house by the intruder, a senior police official did not elaborate and said an investigation was on.
The Bandra police reached the spot after receiving information and launched a probe into the incident.
Saif Ali Khan is known for his performances in films like "Omkara", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior".
Here are live updates:
According to a report by Times of India, the attack took place in actor Saif's son’s Jeh room when the actor confronted the burglar head-on to protect his family.
The maid, detailing on the incident, tolf the police that the intruder demanded Rs 1 crore, subsequently attacking both the actor and her.
Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan arrived at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai to visit their father, Saif Ali Khan.
The actor is now out of danger, his team issued an official statement that reads, "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."
Actress Pooja Bhatt has also reacted to the incident, 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. Kind Attn @ShelarAshish @mieknathshinde @AjitPawarSpeaks @Dev_Fadnavis"
In another tweet, Pooja wrote, "Local police are our first preventers/grass root defenders. It is law enforcements duty to create an environment in which people with a criminal bent do not feel comfortable to operate. The Beat officer must act as a deterrent in preventing criminal activity. @CPMumbaiPolice."
Jr NTR had reacted to the incident, he took to X and rote, "Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health."
Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir.
— January 16, 2025
Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health.
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Encounter specialist Daya Nayak arrived at Saif Ali Khan's residence.
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan's team has issued a statement and have requested fans and media to be patient and not speculate any further as the police are already doing their due investigations on Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case.
A statement issued by the actress's team, said: “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 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. Team Kareena Kapoor Khan.”
In a post on X, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said, "Day in and day out we hear of gun violence, robberies, stabbing incidents in Mumbai and MMR and the government has no answers. We need answers Dev_Fadnavis. Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice? We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the suburbs has never felt so unsafe before. Kind Attn"
"Extremely shocked at this brazen attack. What is going on in Mumbai? That this happens in Bandra in a what is known as a safe neighbourhood, is what is most concerning. What security can the common man then expect?" the Congress MP from Mumbai North Central, Varsha Gaikwad said.
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 a team of doctors led by Neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Leena Jain anaesthesiologist Dr. Nisha Gandhi, pointed Dr. Uttamani
Actor's team has issued and official statement, it reads, "There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter We will keep you updated on the situation."