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Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen hospitalised in critical condition, on ventilator

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen hospitalised in critical condition, on ventilator

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen has been admitted to the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata in a critical condition, with doctors keeping him under close observation, news agency PTI reported, citing film industry sources. Filmmaker Raja Sen was hospitalised in Kolkata on Saturday. Raja Sen hospitalised The 70-year-old director of celebrated films like Atmiyo Sajan and Laboratory was hospitalised on Saturday. The veteran filmmaker has suffered from age-related ailments and other health complications for several years, and is now under close medical observation and on ventilation. As per reports, Raja Sen’s prolonged health problems began years ago when he sustained a serious back injury after falling on the set of his film Maya Mridanga. At the time, the injury was not considered serious, but over the years, it affected his mobility PTI reported that earlier this year, he developed weakness in his lower body. Medical examinations subsequently revealed a complex neurological problem, following which he underwent major surgery in February, the source said. Although his condition reportedly showed some improvement after the surgery, his health …

Actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support | Malayalam News

Actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support | Malayalam News

1 min readMumbaiJun 6, 2026 04:15 PM IST National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday and is currently on ventilator support, hospital authorities said. The actor experienced health issues and was rushed to the hospital in the morning, officials said. Hospital authorities said further details regarding Kumar’s health condition would be disclosed later. Kumar, who won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010, had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago.Associated with drama and mimicry before entering films, Kumar began his film career in 1997 and is known for portraying a wide range of comedy and character roles in Malayalam cinema. He has won the Kerala State Film Award on four occasions. Also Read | Balan The Boy trailer: Mother with a gun will stop at nothing for her son. Watch During the recent Kerala Assembly election, Kumar openly supported the Congress-led UDF, appearing alongside its leaders on several occasions and criticising the LDF leadership. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Shoaib Ibrahim says father taken off ventilator after brain haemorrhage, responding to treatment | Television News

Shoaib Ibrahim says father taken off ventilator after brain haemorrhage, responding to treatment | Television News

5 min readMumbaiJun 1, 2026 09:48 AM IST Actor Shoaib Ibrahim‘s father and actress Dipika Kakar‘s father-in-law suffered a brain hemorrhage last week. He was rushed to the hospital last Saturday, and the Sasural Simar Ka actor informed in his earlier vlog that his father wasn’t responding to treatment. On Sunday, Shoaib shared another vlog providing an update on his father’s health. He shared how the clot was removed from the brain, and while his father has started to respond to treatment, there are some health complications still. Shoaib Ibrahim shares father’s health update In his latest YouTube vlog on Sunday evening, Shoaib Ibrahim spoke at length about his father’s health. While he reported improvement, he also spoke about the complications they faced earlier in the week. He said, “I have not been able to share an update since a week because it was very hectic and tense. I was not in the zone to share a health update. Today, papa’s health is slightly better; last Saturday we had brought him here, but his surgery …

Ashutosh Gowariker is glad he doesn’t have to worry about his hairstyle now: ‘Liberating’ | Bollywood News

Ashutosh Gowariker is glad he doesn’t have to worry about his hairstyle now: ‘Liberating’ | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiMay 28, 2026 08:33 AM IST Ashutosh Gowariker, best known for directing epics like Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), began his career as an actor. In fact, he and his Lagaan actor and producer Aamir Khan made their debut together in Ketan Mehta’s 1984 coming-of-age film Holi. He also starred alongside his Swades actor Shah Rukh Khan in Aziz Mirza’s 1989 television show Circus and Kundan Shah’s 1994 romantic drama Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. “When I was younger, there was always pressure that you had to be the quintessential hero and try and be that positive character, and look and be a particular way on screen. Today, it’s liberating. You don’t have to worry about your hairstyle. I love it now,” Gowariker tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview. He recalls being asked to constantly check his hair before every shot. “I’m sure the girls still have to do that. I don’t have to,” he adds, smiling. The actor-director feels times are more “liberating” today, which he’s enjoying. After helming the three …

17-yr-old shot in head at south Delhi restaurant, on ventilator

17-yr-old shot in head at south Delhi restaurant, on ventilator

A 17-year-old boy was critically injured after an unidentified man shot at his head at a restaurant in south Delhi’s Amar Colony following an altercation with a group of people on Tuesday evening, police said. The firing incident happened nearly five minutes after the teenager had an argument with the group over one of them touching his chair. 17-yr-old shot in head at south Delhi restaurant, on ventilator “The injured minor boy was first admitted to Moolchand Hospital from where he has been shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre. He is currently critical and on ventilator support. A case under relevant sections of law is being registered at the Amar Colony police station. Multiple teams have been formed to scan CCTV cameras and arrest the accused,” said deputy commissioner of police (southeast) Hemant Tiwari. The teenager, whose father runs a laundry service in Chhatarpur Enclave, is currently in class 12 in a private school in Delhi. He was at the restaurant with his friends. “While they were having food, a group of people passed through them. …

On Ventilator, 89-Year-Old Woman Bitten By Rat At Thane Hospital; Family Alleges Negligence | India News

On Ventilator, 89-Year-Old Woman Bitten By Rat At Thane Hospital; Family Alleges Negligence | India News

Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 09:12 IST An 89-year-old woman was bitten by a rat in the ICU of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital. Her family accuses the hospital of negligence and demands an investigation. Image used for representational purposes only An 89-year-old woman admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district was reportedly bitten by a rat, raising serious concerns about hygiene and safety standards at the medical facility. The incident took place at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital in Mira Bhayandar last week. The woman, identified as Suhasini Mathekar, was admitted to the hospital on March 12 after she experienced health complications. Due to her critical condition, doctors placed her on a ventilator in the ICU located on the fourth floor of the hospital. According to family members, the shocking incident came to light on the morning of March 13 when they visited the ICU and noticed that a rat had bitten the elderly woman’s hand. They alleged that the rodent fled the scene only after they intervened. The family …

Salim Khan Health LIVE Updates: Salman Khan’s Father Suffered A Minor Brain Haemorrhage, Is On Ventilator

Salim Khan Health LIVE Updates: Salman Khan’s Father Suffered A Minor Brain Haemorrhage, Is On Ventilator

Salim Khan Health LIVE Updates: A day after Salim Khan was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, a doctor treating the veteran screenwriter has confirmed that he suffered a minor brain haemorrhage. Reportedly, Salman Khan’s father is now on a ventilator support. Previously, it was said that Salim Khan was diagnosed with a blood clot and was feeling ‘very giddy’ when he rushed to the hospital. Later on Wednesday morning, a report by News24 claimed that Salim Khan’s blood pressure spiked recently, which caused internal bleeding on the right side of his brain. However, Salim Khan’s entire family is at the Lilavati hospital to be with him during his time. His son, superstar Salman Khan, was seen at the hospital. Besides Salman, both of Salim Khan’s wives – Salma and Helen were also at the hospital. Salim’s children, including Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan and Arpita Khan, were also spotted arriving at the hospital. Even Salim Khan’s grandsons, Nirvaan and Arhaan, were seen arriving to meet their ailing grandfather. Most recently, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and Salim …

Salim Khan Health Update from Lilavati Hospital: He is stable after procedure, will be off ventilator by tomorrow

Salim Khan Health Update from Lilavati Hospital: He is stable after procedure, will be off ventilator by tomorrow

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s father, legendary screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on February 17. Some reports suggested that the Sholay writer was feeling giddy, while others claimed that he was rushed to the hospital due to high blood pressure. There was also news of the screenwriter being put on a ventilator due to his critical condition and rumours of a surgery. Well, Dr Jalil Parkar from Lilavati Hospital has now issued a news bulletin regarding Salim Khan, giving us a health update and putting an end to speculation once and for all. Salim Khan and Salman Khan Addressing the press, Dr Jalil Parkar (Pulmonologist) said, “Yesterday morning he (Salim Khan) was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. He was brought in by his family physician, whose name is Dr Sandeep Chopra. After seeing him in the casualty and giving him some medication, we realised that he needed ICU hospitalisation and we took him to the ICU. He was having jerks, and his blood pressure was high, for which we treated …

Salim Khan’s doctor shares health update: ‘By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator’

Salim Khan’s doctor shares health update: ‘By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator’

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The veteran writer underwent a minor procedure and has now been put on a ventilator, a doctor confirmed. The doctor also shared a health update, offering a sigh of relief to fans. Salman Khan and Salim Khan Salim Khan’s health update While speaking to the media on Wednesday, Dr Jalil Parkar, who is treating the writer, revealed that Salim had a minor haemorrhage. “There was minimal brain haemorrhage. A small procedure was done this morning and it was accomplished. He is fine and stable but is still on a ventilator. By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator. All in all, he’s doing quite well. Keeping his age in mind, the recovery time is longer.” The doctor also said that Salim Khan’s blood pressure was “high” and that he was experiencing some “jerks” when he was admitted to hospital. “He was given immediate care at the hospital,” he added. About Salim Khan’s hospitalisation On Tuesday morning …

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan underwent surgery following haemorrhage; is on ventilator support

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan underwent surgery following haemorrhage; is on ventilator support

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. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital after surgery for a haemorrhage. His condition is critical but stable. Salim Khan undergoes surgery “He has undergone surgery and is now kept on a ventilator. His condition is stable now. At 11 am on Wednesday, we will issue a press bulletin with the consent of the family and relatives,” said Dr. Jalil Parkar. He added, “He is stable but under close observation with regard to his clinical status.” 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 …