21:46 (IST) Jan 16

West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee reacted to Saif Ali Khan being stabbed in his residence

Taking to her X account, she wrote, “It’s very concerning to hear about the attack on noted actor Saif Ali Khan. I pray for his speedy recovery, trusting that the law will take its course and those responsible will be held accountable. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharmila Di, Kareena Kapoor, and the entire family during this difficult time.”

21:17 (IST) Jan 16

She wrote in a post, ‘It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from the relentless speculation and coverage. While we appreciate the concern and support, the constant scrutiny and attention are not only overwhelming but also pose a significant risk to our safety. I kindly request that you respect our boundaries and give us the space we need to heal and cope as a family. I would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation during this sensitive time.’

20:51 (IST) Jan 16

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s heartfelt message after Saif Ali Khan’s attack incident

In the wake of Saif Ali Khan’s attack, his loved ones have shown their support. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Kareena Kapoor’s cousin, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram with a picture of the couple, captioning it, “Love you both ❤️” as Saif recovered from surgery at Lilavati Hospital.

20:50 (IST) Jan 16

Urvashi Rautela reacts to Saif Ali Khan’s attack incident

She said, “…It is very unfortunate…This creates an insecurity that anybody can attack us. What happened is very unfortunate…All my prayers are with them (Saif Ali Khan and his family).”

20:49 (IST) Jan 16

At the residence of Saif Ali Khan, he was attacked around 2:30 am…Police are investigating and the culprit will be captured…but those who are blaming the state government for this, are just being opportunists, they just await for an opportunity so they can blame state government

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske

20:48 (IST) Jan 16

Did Saif Ali Khan’s attacker entered Jeh’s room and demanded Rs 1 crore?

The attacker who assaulted Saif Ali Khan reportedly demanded Rs 1 crore after entering Jeh’s room. The police have clarified the suspect’s intent, providing more details about the incident. Saif intervened when he heard noises, leading to an altercation. The authorities continue to investigate the attack.

20:47 (IST) Jan 16

Neil Nitin Mukesh on Saif Ali Khan’s attack incident

Neil Nitin Mukesh expressed his admiration for Saif Ali Khan’s bravery following the actor’s stabbing incident. He shared his well wishes on social media, hoping Saif’s courage and love for his family would bring healing. Several celebrities also extended support, with Saif undergoing surgery and being in stable condition.

20:45 (IST) Jan 16

They must have got really scared. I am feeling very anxious about this whole incident, and firmly believe that the culprits must be punished. I haven’t been able to speak to anyone from the family yet, but I wish and pray that they are all safe

Taimur Ali Khan’s ex nanny

20:44 (IST) Jan 16

Kartik Aaryan REACTS to Saif Ali Khan’s attack incident

Kartik Aaryan reacted to Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident, calling it “scary” and expressing concern over how vulnerable everyone is. He mentioned how such incidents highlight the dangerous side of fame, where one’s privacy can be easily violated. Kartik also wished for Saif’s speedy recovery and safety.

19:28 (IST) Jan 16

Saba Pataudi breaks silence over brother Saif Ali Khan’s attack

Saba Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan’s sister, has shared her response after the stabbing incident involving her brother. She expressed her gratitude for the prayers and duas sent his way, adding that they are always comforting during challenging times. Saba emphasized the importance of love and support from loved ones.

17:40 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: House help seen with bandaged hand

Dr Nitin Dange who performed Saif’s surgery also updated the media about his health and said he’s now safe. “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,” said Dr Dange. On the other hand, the actor’s help too sustained an injury, and was earlier this afternoon seen with a bandaged hand

17:06 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Saying Mumbai is unsafe is incorrect,’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has reacted to this attack on Saif. He had attended the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’. Reacting to all the criticism and people calling Mumbai unsafe, Fadnavis said, “Among all the megacities in the country, Mumbai is the safest. It is true that some incidents take place sometimes and they should be treated with seriousness but to say, based on one incident, that Mumbai is unsafe would not be correct. This tarnishes Mumbai’s image. But the government is working to make Mumbai even safer.”

16:52 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Jr NTR reacts

16:50 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Karishma Tanna, the actor’s neighbour opens up on the incident

“It’s a crazy scene outside as I am talking to you… there are a lot of cops and media downstairs. The whole incident is a wakeup call for a lot of stand along buildings in Bandra. I have been telling everybody in my cooperative housing society for over a year or even more to increase the security. The watchmen I feel need to be properly trained. They are not reliable in case of such incidents. If a burglar barges in your building, the watchmen are not trained enough to tackle the situation. How will a family handle such a situation? It’s very scary.”

16:47 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Actor stabbed 6 times

Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his house in Mumbai which is the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra. This was due to a burglary attempt at his house and reportedly, he was stabbed six times. The actor is safe as he was rushed to the hospital immediately and underwent a surgery. Meanwhile, the family had issued a statement which read, “There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation.”

16:24 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Pooja Bhatt opens up on how Bandra is turning unsafe

Pooja Bhatt tells us, ‘The air in Bandra has changed. There are miscreants, unauthorised business and activities, illegal parking and even garbage being dumped everywhere. There was a time when there was regular police patrolling and the presence of police everywhere, and one felt safe. Pressure needs to be put on police to resume regular patrolling. Their presence is a deterrent. In the lack of their presence, antisocial elements thrive. I know that the police can’t be everywhere. That is where we need to step up as citizens by reporting these lapses.’

15:56 (IST) Jan 16

DCP Dixit Gedam has spoken to the media and updated them on this matter. He said that one accused has been identified. He said, “It has been discovered that the accused used the fire escape to enter their house. So far, the investigation suggests that it was an attempted burglary. We are making every effort to arrest the accused as soon as possible. Once he is arrested, we will be able to disclose further details.”

15:43 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan health: Fans rally around for support

“A father’s love knows no fear, even in the face of danger. Saif Ali Khan was stabbed while protecting his family during a robbery, with his two little kids inside the house. Praying for his recovery and strength for his family ????????,” wrote a fan

15:31 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Pooja Bhatt expresses concern

Earlier today, Pooja Bhatt expressed her concern on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the recent attack on Saif Ali Khan, urging for increased police presence in Bandra. She stated, “Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice. We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the suburbs, have never felt so unsafe before. Kind Attn @ShelarAshish @mieknathshinde @AjitPawarSpeaks @Dev_Fadnavis.”

15:21 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: What actually happened?

Following the incident, there was a lot of buzz. Everyone was curious to know what exactly happened. Therefore, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s teams clarified the situation. Kareena’s team shared, “There was an attempted burglary at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request the media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the police are already conducting their investigations. Thank you all for your concern.”

15:02 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan health: Worried fans pray for the actor’s recovery

Worried fans are praying for Saif’s speedy recovery, while many are still finding it difficult to digest that something so horrible has happened. Many fans have even pointed fingers at the law enforcement system, highlighting that this isn’t the first high-profile crime case that has come up. “The question that also arises is that despite such high security and so many CCTV cameras, how can a thief enter Saif Ali Khan’s house???? And what’s more, he has so much courage that he attacks an actor like Saif Ali Khan with a knife. A thorough investigation should be done,” wrote a netizen. “Oh no, that’s terrible news! ???? Wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery and hoping he gets all the support he needs during this time. Stay strong, Saif! ????????✨,” shared another internet user.

15:00 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Robbery bid or something else?

According to reports, while the Khan family is stating that it was a ‘robbery bid’ the police are probing all angles, especially the mystery behind the attacker’s identity. The question remains if the man ‘knew someone who let him in’, citing that the building is a well-guarded gated society with security and CCTV cameras recording movement. The report also claims that police have found on signs of forced entry into the house, raising suspicions about whether the man was someone known or if he had access to the home. Saif Ali Khan was reportedly stabbed multiple times during the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning. The actor sustained wounds that were later deemed ‘not life-threatening’. He underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital and is currently in recovery.

14:59 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan health: Doc confirms he is out of danger

Meanwhile, Dr Nitin Dange who performed Saif’s surgery also updated the media about his health and said he’s now safe. “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,” said Dr Dange.

14:46 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: One accused has been identified

DCP Dixit Gedam has spoken to the media and updated them on this matter. He said that one accused has been identified. He said, “It has been discovered that the accused used the fire escape to enter their house. So far, the investigation suggests that it was an attempted burglary. We are making every effort to arrest the accused as soon as possible. Once he is arrested, we will be able to disclose further details.” He also added, “One accused has been identified. He used the staircase to enter, and teams are in the field to arrest him. There are 10 detection teams working in different directions.”

14:36 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Megastar Chiranjeevi is “Deeply Disturbed”

Saif Ali Khan is recovering after undergoing surgery following a violent attack at his home in Bandra. The incident occurred when an unknown intruder broke into his residence, leading to a confrontation that left the actor injured. Megastar Chiranjeevi took to social media to share his feelings about the incident. He expressed his deep disturbance at the news and extended his best wishes for Saif’s speedy recovery. On X (formerly Twitter) the ‘Godfather’ actor’s message reads, “Deeply Disturbed by news of the attack by an intruder on #SaifAliKhan. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery.”

14:26 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Raza Murad says the society where the actor resides has robust security

14:17 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan attacked: Kareena and the kids are safe

It was confirmed in a statement that Kareena Kapoor Khan and the kids Taimur and Jeh are safe. Meanwhile, now, a video of Kareena from last night has gone viral as it is shared by IANS. The actress can be seen in her pyjamas as she’s talking to the staff in the house. According to reports, it was a nanny staying in their house who spotted an intruder who barged into the house. Saif was asleep when this happened but as he came out to see what the commotion was all about, a fight happened between the burglar and Saif. Thus, he stabbed the actor.

14:11 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Karisma Kapoor seen at the hospital

13:55 (IST) Jan 16

“Targeting celebrities and soft targets in what used to be a safe residential area has become rampant, with bandra losing out to unruly elements, accident scams, hawker mafia, encroachers, land grabbers and criminal elements racing on bikes phone and chain grabbing. Need stronger measures. Wishing you a speedy recovery. #saif”

Raveena Tandon

13:52 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Parallel investigations being conducted

The Bandra Police and the Mumbai Crime Branch are conducting parallel investigations, with forensics teams collecting evidence from the scene. Authorities are also examining any recent disputes or threats that could provide a motive for the attack. The incident has shocked fans and film industry colleagues, who have taken to social media to condemn the attack and express their shock over the lapse in security. Saif’s children Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were spotted arriving at the hospital in the early hours of the morning to check up on the star

13:46 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Who is the mystery attacker?

According to reports, while the Khan family is stating that it was a ‘robbery bid’ the police are probing all angles, especially the mystery behind the attacker’s identity. The question remains if the man ‘knew someone who let him in’, citing that the building is a well-guarded gated society with security and CCTV cameras recording movement. The report also claims that police have found on signs of forced entry into the house, raising suspicions about whether the man was someone known or if he had access to the home.

13:41 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: The actor is now safe

Saif Ali Khan is now safe as his surgery is completed. The actor was rushed to the Lilavati hospital after he was attacked at his house amidst a robbery attempt. The actor was reportedly stabbed six times and one cut was near his spine. But his surgery went well and his family provided a statement. It read, “Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police is investigating the incident. We would like to thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr Leena Jain and the team at Lilavati hospital. Thank you to all his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and thoughts during this time.”

13:41 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Lead doctor gives update

The doctor has updated the media about Saif’s condition after the surgery. Dr Nitin Dange who did his surgery said, “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.”

13:14 (IST) Jan 16

Tiger Patudi’s son is also a tiger and I hope no one has to face similar circumstances! A real life hero, Saif, wish you a speedy recovery and may your entire family recover from the trauma. Let this be a lesson to the police and courts that this kind of crime must have the most severe punishment, says Vindu Dara Singh

12:46 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: No sign of ‘forced entry,’ say cops

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch, which is at the actor’s residence, has been conducting their sweep of the building and CCTV footage while a forensic team also conducts their investigations. The latest reports on India Today state that the police are also investigating the possible role of an insider. They arrived at this possibility after looking up 2 hours of CCTV footage which reportedly ‘does not spot an intruder’ or ‘any suspecious movement’.

12:20 (IST) Jan 16

Kareena seen outside the building post attack

12:16 (IST) Jan 16

Official statement from Team Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police is investigating the incident. We would like to thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr Leena Jain and the team at Lilavati hospital. Thank you to all his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and thoughts during this time

12:12 (IST) Jan 16

Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Who is the doctor who operated on Saif Ali Khan?

According to Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre website, Dr. Nitin Dange is a globally renowned Comprehensive Stroke and Endovascular Neurosurgeon associated with Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has an experience over 25 years. He is often counted amongst the most senior, hybrid Neurosurgeons and a Stroke specialist. After completing MBBS, he acquired valuable degrees & international certifications – MS, MCh, OBNI (USA), FFHU (Japan) He has a vision in profound specialities like Endovascular (Interventional Neurosurgery), Comprehensive neurosurgery, Aneurysms Neurosurgery i.e Coiling & Clipping, Arteriovebous Malformation (AVM) i.e Embolization & Surgery. Acute Stroke i.e. Thrombectomy, Brain Hemorrhage Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Minimally invasive Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma & Head Injury Surgery, Spine Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, navigation Guided Surgery, brain Tumor Management, Sterotatic Neurosurgery

12:08 (IST) Jan 16

Filmmaker Siddharth Anand arrives at Lilavati to visit Saif

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Saif Ali Khan was reportedly stabbed six times during a burglary attempt at his Bandra residence in Mumbai late Wednesday night. According to police reports, an unidentified intruder broke into the actor’s home around 2:30 am and confronted a household staff member. When Saif intervened to diffuse the situation, the intruder attacked him, inflicting six injuries, two of which were severe, with one dangerously close to his spine. The assailant fled the scene immediately after the attack, and the Mumbai Police have registered an FIR. A senior IPS officer confirmed that the crime branch is conducting a parallel investigation to apprehend the suspect. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent surgery to address his injuries. Dr. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital’s COO, stated that the full extent of the damage would be known post-operation, and Saif’s condition is being closely monitored. Kareena Kapoor Khan has remained by Saif’s side, while their sons, Taimur and Jeh, are safe. The incident has raised concerns about residential security, even in upscale neighborhoods like Bandra West. Fans and the Bollywood fraternity have expressed their shock, outrage, and prayers for Saif’s recovery as investigations continue.