Lilavati Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution in Mumbai, which has once again found itself in the limelight, this time due to the hospitalisation of renowned Bollywood actor, Saif Ali Khan. The actor, attacked at his Bandra residence in the early hours of January 16, 2025, is currently recovering at Lilavati after sustaining six stab wounds, two of which are deep, one of them being close to the spine.
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre is considered one of the best hospitals in Mumbai, known for its top-notch medical facilities and world-class doctors continuously assisting their patients. With Saif’s hospitalisation, Lilavati Hospital once again added to its reputation as a go-to medical facility for Mumbai’s elite. Over the years, the hospital has catered to numerous high-profile patients, earning its status as a celebrity healthcare hub.
Founded in 1997 by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, the hospital has offered clinical aid to numerous big names over the years. Prominent names of celebs admitted here include Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Lata Mangeshkar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Hrithik underwent brain surgery here after being diagnosed with a chronic subdural hematoma. Saif’s wife, Kareena gave birth to both of their children, Taimur and Jeh, at this hospital.
Lilavati Hospital was originally envisioned as an inclusive space for people across socio-economic strata to offer world-class healthcare. Kirtilal Mehta, a diamond tycoon and philanthropist, named the hospital after his mother, Lilavati Mehta, and dedicated it to serving humanity. Throughout the years, the hospital has gained the reputation for being a premium medical care institution which caters to the elite and common citizens alike.
A few hours ago, Saif’s team issued a statement confirming his health stability, but the incident has raised some serious questions about security, especially since it is a high-profile case. Preliminary reports suggest that the attack occurred during a burglary attempt, but police are exploring other angles and whether it was an insider job from the staff. Authorities have collected forensic evidence and surveillance footage from the actor’s residence, and a manhunt for the intruder is underway.
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The team of medical experts engaged in Saif’s aid recently confirmed that the actor is now out of danger. Reports reveal that Saif’s injuries include a critical wound close to his spine and a deep cut on his left wrist, necessitating surgical intervention by a team of top doctors, including neurosurgeon, Dr Nitin Dange; cosmetic surgeon, Dr Leena Jain; and anaesthesiologist, Dr Nisha Gandhi. Dr. Sange told the media:
"Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital at 2 am with alleged history of assault by some unknown person. He sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a lodged knife in the spine. A surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair leaking spinal fluid. Two other deep wounds on his left hand and one other on his neck were repaired by the plastic surgery team. He is completely stable now. He is recovering well and out of danger now.”
We wish Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery.
Also Read: Did Saif Ali Khan's Friend, Shah Rukh Khan Visit Actor At Hospital After He Was Stabbed?
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