Reports about Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's health took a positive turn as Dr. Nitin Dange from Lilavati Hospital confirmed on Friday that the actor is doing "extremely well" and has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
While his movements remain limited, the actor is considered out of danger and free from any paralysis concerns.
Dr. Niraj Uttamani, who attended to Saif shortly after his injury, described the scene upon the actor's arrival at the hospital: "Despite having blood all over, he walked in like a lion with his young child.
He is a real hero. He is doing well currently. His parameters have improved. He is being shifted from the ICU to a special room. We will keep visitors in check to ensure he gets the rest he needs," Dr. Uttamani added.
Dr. Dange advised that rest is crucial due to wounds on Saif's back, which pose a risk of infection. "He is doing excellent. We made him walk. There was no problem or pain or any other symptoms.
Based on several parameters, including his injuries and wounds, he is deemed safe to be shifted out of the ICU. The only thing we have advised him is to take rest for some time, particularly because of the wounds on his back that could lead to infection," Dr. Dange stated.
He further elaborated that the injury to the actor's spine has been addressed, thereby necessitating restrictions on Saif's movements and visiting activities to aid in his recovery.
"He sustained wounds on his hand, and one on the neck, which underwent plastic surgery repair. I also operated on his spine where a sharp object was lodged and from where fluid was seeping. The repairs have been successful," Dange informed reporters.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have retrieved a portion of the blade removed from Saif's back and continue efforts to secure the remaining part. Police have detained an individual suspected to be connected to the assault on Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence and are currently questioning him at Bandra police station.
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The accused was last seen near the Bandra railway station, and authorities continue to search for him, suspecting he might have taken a morning train heading towards Vasai Virar. Police teams are actively searching in Vasai, Nalasopara, and Virar areas for any leads.