Saif Ali Khan injured in home invasion, undergoes surgery, but is stable
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, 54, was stabbed during an altercation with an intruder at his home in Mumbai, India. Authorities confirmed on Thursday that he underwent surgery and is now in stable condition.
His treatment is ongoing, and his condition is no longer critical," said police official Gedam Dixit in a statement to Reuters.
Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, is the son of cricket legend Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.
Hospital director Niraj Uttamani stated that "a full assessment of the injuries will be possible only after surgery." Doctors also discovered a small foreign object lodged near his spinal column, raising additional concerns.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 AM in Bandra, an upscale Mumbai district known for its celebrity residents. Khan was at home with his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two children when the break-in happened.
A household staff member was also wounded during the attack and is currently receiving medical care. Authorities have launched an investigation and are actively searching for the suspect.
The violent intrusion has sparked widespread concern, with celebrities and politicians demanding immediate improvements to security measures in Mumbai.
Clyde Crasto, a spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party, condemned the alarming lack of safety: "If a high-profile celebrity with private security can be attacked in his own home, how safe are ordinary citizens?"
Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt also voiced concerns about the growing insecurity in Bandra, a district long considered one of Mumbai’s safest areas:
"I've never felt this neighborhood to be so unsafe before," she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
With Mumbai recently concluding state elections that saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge victorious, the government now faces increasing pressure to prioritize public safety and crime prevention.
As Khan recovers, the attack has ignited a broader discussion about the city's security infrastructure, leaving many residents demanding urgent reforms.
