Mumbai, Feb 26: Fans and well-wishers have been anxiously awaiting updates on the health of legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who was hospitalized after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. Now, Aamir Khan has shared a positive update, reassuring everyone that Salim Khan is recovering well and is expected to return home soon.

Speaking to the media at an event on Wednesday, Aamir Khan revealed that he visited Salim Khan in the hospital but was unable to meet him directly, as he is currently in the ICU. However, Aamir spent time with the family, who assured him that Salim Khan's health is improving.

"I went to meet Salim Sahab, and we are all praying that he recovers soon. I couldn’t meet him personally since he was in the ICU. I sat with the family," Aamir shared.

He further added, "Alvira ji tells me every day that his health is improving. We are all praying that he returns home soon and that his health fully recovers."

The 90-year-old screenwriting legend has been hospitalized since February 17, 2026, after experiencing a minor brain hemorrhage. Doctors have confirmed that his condition remains stable, and he is being closely monitored in the ICU. Dr. Jalil Parkar, the attending physician, clarified that no surgery was performed, emphasizing that the hemorrhage was minimal and did not require surgical intervention.

"There was no surgery performed. It was a procedure we usually do. Yes, he had a brain hemorrhage, but it was very minimal and didn’t require any surgical intervention," Dr. Parkar explained.

In recent days, several prominent members of the film industry, including Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Rahul Roy, Sangeeta Bijlani, and Amrita Arora, have visited the hospital to meet Salim Khan and offer their support to his family.

Fans and colleagues alike are hoping for a speedy recovery and looking forward to Salim Khan's return home.