Somy Ali Prays for Salim Khan’s Recovery, Calls Him a Father Figure

Actor Somy Ali has expressed deep concern and heartfelt prayers for veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who is currently hospitalised in Mumbai. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Somy shared a photograph of Salim Khan with his wives, Salma Khan and veteran actor Helen, and penned an emotional note reflecting on the bond they share. Somy, who was once in a relationship with Salman Khan, said the news of Salim Khan’s hospitalisation “made my heart sink.” While the world reveres him as a legendary writer who helped shape cinematic icons like Amitabh Bachchan and co-created timeless classics such as Sholay, Somy said her connection to him is deeply personal.

In her note, she wrote, “Hearing that Salim Khan has been hospitalized made my heart sink. To the world, he is a legendary writer who helped shape icons like Amitabh Bachchan and co-created masterpieces like ‘Sholay’. To me, he was a father figure.” She recalled living in his home and being treated like a daughter. “I was 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.” Calling him both brilliant and deeply humane, Somy added, “His brilliance built cinematic history. His humanity built people. Praying for his strength and recovery. He means more to me than words can say.”Salim Khan, one of Hindi cinema’s most influential writers, continues to receive wishes for a speedy recovery from well-wishers across the industry.

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after his health deteriorated. Doctors confirmed that he underwent surgery following a haemorrhage and is currently on ventilator support. His condition, though critical, is reported to be stable under close observation, according to a report by the Indian Express.Following the news of his hospitalisation, Salim Khan’s family rushed to the Bandra-based medical facility.

Actor Salman Khan was seen leaving the hospital, visibly worried, after visiting his father. Other family members present included Arbaaz Khan, Arpita Khan Sharma, and grandsons Nirvaan and Arhaan. Actor Sanjay Dutt and legendary lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar also visited the veteran screenwriter to check on his health.Salim Khan is widely regarded as one of the most influential screenwriters in Hindi cinema. As one half of the legendary Salim–Javed duo with Javed Akhtar, he helped shape mainstream Bollywood during the 1970s and early 1980s. The pair were behind several landmark films, including Sholay, Deewar, Zanjeer, Trishul, and others, leaving an enduring legacy on Indian cinema.