Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times in his home in Mumbai during brawl with thief
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is recovering after undergoing a two-and-a-half-hour surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital early this morning. The actor sustained six stab wounds during a violent altercation with a thief who broke into his Bandra residence around 2:30 AM on January 16. Two of the injuries were reported as deep, with one dangerously close to his spine, according to Dr. Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital.
Khan’s wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two sons were present in the house at the time of the incident. The actor’s team confirmed that he is stable and requested privacy as investigations continue.
Incident Details and Police Actions
The Bandra home of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor became the scene of an attempted burglary when an intruder broke in during the early hours. A confrontation ensued, leaving the actor injured. The thief fled the scene and remains at large.
Mumbai Police have deployed forensic teams to the residence and are examining CCTV footage. Officers have also recorded statements from three of the household staff. To aid the investigation, a sniffer dog was brought to the site, and questioning of potential witnesses is ongoing.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam stated, “The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. Investigation is ongoing.”
Industry and Public Reactions
Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) January 16, 2025
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 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/6PJm65a8Df
The incident has sparked concern in the Bollywood community. Filmmaker Siddharth Anand was among the first to visit Saif at the hospital. Meanwhile, actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt voiced her concerns over safety in Bandra, calling for increased police presence. On X, she wrote, “Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice… The city, especially the queen of the suburbs, has never felt so unsafe before.”
Saif’s Recent Public Appearance
Just days before the attack, Saif Ali Khan was seen at Mumbai Airport with his daughter, Sara Ali Khan. A viral video captured the duo watching and cheering a beatboxing performance by a young fan, showcasing a heartwarming father-daughter moment.
Upcoming Projects
Despite this harrowing experience, Saif Ali Khan’s career remains active. He was last seen in Devara Part 1, which released in September 2024, and will next star in the heist thriller Jewel Thief – The Red Sun Chapter, directed by Robbie Grewal.
As the investigation into the attack progresses, fans and well-wishers continue to pray for Saif’s speedy recovery.
