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Published 08:05 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Highlights: Actor Appears 'Healthy, Hearty' In First Visuals After Discharge, Security Beefed Up

Saif Ali Khan's Health Updates: 5-days after the brutal stabbing at his residence at Satguru Sharan apartment in Bandra, the actor has been discharged from Lilavati Hospital. Doctors tending to him have assured him that he has recovered well and is completely out of danger. Kareena Kapoor and other family members have been by the actor's side during the testing times.

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Saif Ali Khan walked home after being in the hospital for 5 days
Saif Ali Khan walked home after being in the hospital for 5 days | Image: Republic World

Saif Ali Khan Attack Case Updates: Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam Shehzad, who is said to be a Bangladeshi national, was arrested on Sunday and since then has been in the custody of Mumbai Police at Santacruz. The police have been interrogating him regarding his motive to sneak into the actor's house and his nationality. While they are interrogating the accused, the Race actor was discharged today, January 21, from Lilavati Hospital.

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Saif Ali Khan was attacked by Shariful Islam Shehzad during the wee hours of January 16 while trying to protect his family, particularly, his son Jeh. He stabbed the actor multiple times and then fled from the scene through the fire escape staircase of the building. Following the attack, Saif rushed to the hospital with his son Taimur and a staff member in an auto. Upon reaching, he underwent surgery which went for 6 hours and doctors removed a 2.5-inch-long blade. The actor is out of danger and is recovering well. During the interrogation, the accused revealed that his motive was to rob the house and take Jeh hostage for ransom. However, on seeing Saif, he got scared and in panic, he stabbed the actor.


21:57 IST, January 21st 2025

Who Took Saif Ali Khan To The Hospital?

One of the many questions that Mumbai police is yet to answer is whether Ibrahim Khan, Taimur or some domestic staff accompanied Saif Ali Khan to the hospital. 


21:58 IST, January 21st 2025

'Positive Vibes Only': Karisma Kapoor's Message As Saif Ali Khan Returns Home

Taking to her Instagram stories, Saif Ali Khan's sister-in-law and actress Karisma Kapoor wrote, “Positive Vibes Only” following the actor's return home from Lilavati hospital. 



21:58 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Hires New Security Team?

The attack on Saif Ali Khan has raised several security concerns. Amid this, the actor is said to have hired a new security team, reportedly owned by actor Ronit Roy. 

Read More: Ronit Roy's Team To Provide Security To Saif Ali Khan After Major Lapses At Satguru Sharan That Led To Attack: Report
 


18:49 IST, January 21st 2025

IN PICS | Saif Ali Khan's Return After Knife Attack

Saif Ali Khan arrived at his residence in Satguru Sharan apartment 5 days after he was admitted to the Lilavati hospital following a violent attack on him. 

Read More: IN PICS | Saif Ali Khan Returns Home A Lone Warrior After Surviving Brutal Knife Attack 
 



18:29 IST, January 21st 2025

'Sach Mein Kuch Hua Bhi Tha', Netizens Question As Saif Walks Home Unfazed From Attack

Saif Ali Khan's unfazed return following the brutal attack on him by an intruder has made netizens wonder if the actor was really hurt, to begin with. As per doctors, Saif sustained 6 major injuries and underwent 2 critical procedures. 


18:16 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Returns Home To Heavy Security

Saif Ali Khan was escorted by the Mumbai Police on his return to his Satguru Sharan apartment in Bandra. Heavy barricading and security personnel have been deployed at his residence following the attack. 

 



18:05 IST, January 21st 2025

White Shirt, Bangaged Hand And Bright Smile: How Saif Returned Home

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after he underwent the medical procedures, and made a recovery, was seen arriving at his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The actor was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of denims and was seen shaking hands with friends and neighbours, as he walked towards his den. The dressing on his neck was also visible through his collar. He complimented the look with a gentle smile and greeted his fans. 

 


18:03 IST, January 21st 2025

How Did Saif Ali Khan's Attacker Enter India Illegally?

The Bangladeshi national arrested for the January 16 knife attack on Saif Ali Khan entered the country illegally seven months ago and used a West Bengal resident's Aadhaar card to procure a SIM before moving to Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. Police on Sunday arrested the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30), from neighbouring Thane city for the stabbing incident at the Bollywood star's residence in Bandra. According to the police, Fakir, who changed his name to Vijay Das, crossed the Dawki River to enter India illegally seven months ago.



17:28 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Underwent Neurosurgery And Plastic Surgery

The Bollywood star, who suffered multiple stab injuries in the attack by an intruder at his 12th-floor home in the early hours of January 16, underwent emergency surgery at the hospital soon after he was admitted. Doctors had earlier said Khan had three injuries, two on the hand and one on the right side of the neck, and the major part was at the back, which was in the spine. They removed the sharp object that was lodged in the spine and repaired the injury. He underwent two critical procedures during his hospital stay -- neurosurgery and plastic surgery.

 
 


17:22 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Returns To Satguru Sharan, Not Fortune Heights

Contrary to reports, the 54-year-old actor returned to his home Satguru Sharan, where the attack took place. It was earlier alleged that the actor, along with his wife Kareena Kapoor and sons Taimur and Jeh will shift base to their old residence at Fortune Heights building, which is at a stone's throw distance from their current home. 

Saif Ali Khan returned to his residence | Image: Varinder Chawla 


17:12 IST, January 21st 2025

Accused Stabbed Saif To Free Himself From Actor's Grip

The Bangladeshi national arrested for the knife attack on Saif Ali Khan has told the police that he stabbed the actor in his back multiple times to free himself from his tight grip, an official told PTI on Tuesday. After the attack, the intruder escaped from Khan's flat, located in upscale Bandra here, and hid in the garden of the building for around two hours, he said. "The accused entered the actor's flat in the Satguru Sharan building from the bathroom window with the intention of theft. After he entered the house, the actor's staff spotted him and started arguing with him. Soon, Saif Ali Khan came there and sensing a threat, he held the accused tightly from the front," the police official said. 

 


17:06 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Waves At Paps, Fans

In first visuals from outside his residence, Saif Ali Khan was spotted waving at the paparazzi and fans stationed outside his home. 

 



16:59 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Arrives At His Residence Satguru Sharan

5 days after the brutal attack at his residence, Saif Ali Khan was discharged from the Lilavati hospital. Visuals of him entering his home are now viral. 
 


16:38 IST, January 21st 2025

Kareena Kapoor Returns Home, Karisma Arrives At Actor's Residence, Saif To Be Discharged Shortly

saif Ali Khan was admitted to the Lilavati hospital on January 16 following a knife attack by an intruder. The actor has been discharged from the hospital today and will soon return home. 



16:28 IST, January 21st 2025

WATCH | Security Beefed Up At Saif Ali Khan's Residence

A viral video shows security personnel being deployed at Saif Ali Khan's residence Satguru Sharan Apartment in Bandra. 
 


16:11 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif-Kareena, Taimur, Jeh To Move Back To Old Apartment Amid Safety Concerns At Satguru Sharan?

If reports are to be believed, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor along with their sons Taimur and Jeh will move back to their old apartment in the Fortune Heights building following the actor's discharge. The family was residing in Bandra's Satguru Sharan apartment, when an intruder attacked Saif and stabbed him 6 times. 



16:13 IST, January 21st 2025

WATCH | Accused In Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Brought To Bandra Police Station

Attack on Saif Ali Khan: The accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30) was brought to Bandra Police Station in Mumbai.


15:28 IST, January 21st 2025

Police Likely To Record Saif's Statement Today

5 days after brutal attack at Saif Ali Khan's Satguru Sharan apartment in Bandra, the actor was discharged from the Lilavati hospital. The Mumbai police is likely to record his statement today. 



14:36 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Tighten Security

CCTV cameras are being installed at the residence of actor Saif Ali Khan.


14:38 IST, January 21st 2025

Kareena Kapoor Exits Lilavati Hospital

After Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor was snapped leaving the hospital.



14:26 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan Discharged From Hospital

Saif Ali Khan was discharged from the hospital at around 2:25 PM.


14:22 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor's Residence Covered With Nets

Following the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, his residence is being covered with nets to enhance security.



14:19 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan To Shortly Discharge From Hospital

Saif Ali Khan's family members have arrived to take the actor home after attack incident on January 16


14:10 IST, January 21st 2025

Sara Ali Khan Arrives At Lilavati Hospital, Amid Saif Ali Khan's Discharge

Sara Ali Khan arrives at hospital ahead of Saif Ali Khan's discharge.



13:36 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan's Attacker Panicked On Seeing His Face On News Channels

The Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan had panicked upon seeing his image on TV channels and was planning to flee to his native country when he was nabbed, police officials told PTI on Monday.


13:35 IST, January 21st 2025

Mumbai Police Congratulates Self For Nabbing Saif Ali Khan's Attacker

Mumbai Police honoured investigating team members who nabbed Saif Ali Khan’s attacker Shariful Islam Shehzad.



13:25 IST, January 21st 2025

Exclusive: Mumbai Police Trying To Fabricate Story, Says Attacker's Lawyer Sandeep D Sherkhane

In an interview with Republic accused's lawyer Sandeep D Sherkhane said, “Mumbai police arrested not the attacker but someone else in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. The person seen on the CCTV and the one arrested by the police are not the same individual. The person who has been arrested has been living in Mumbai for 7-8 years. I will present evidence in court at the appropriate time. Why wasn’t the section for attempt to murder applied initially? The police are trying to fabricate a story.”


13:25 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif's Attacker Used West Bengal Resident's Aadhaar Card To Get SIM: Police

The Bangladeshi national arrested for the January 16 knife attack on Saif Ali Khan entered the country illegally seven months ago and used a West Bengal resident's Aadhaar card to procure a SIM before moving to Mumbai, police said on Tuesday, per PTI. Police on Sunday arrested the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30), from neighbouring Thane city for the stabbing incident at the Bollywood star's residence in Bandra.



12:15 IST, January 21st 2025

Where Did Attacker Hide After Stabbing Saif Ali Khan?

"After committing the crime (on January 16), Shehzad hid in the garden inside the Satguru Sharan building where Saif Ali Khan lives with his family for around two hours as he was afraid of getting caught," the official said, per PTI.


11:58 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan To Discharge From Hospital After 4 Days

 Saif Ali Khan, admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, will be discharged today and return home shortly.



11:54 IST, January 21st 2025

Security Increased Outside Lilavati Hospital

Mumbai Police have increased security measures outside Lilavati Hospital in preparation for Saif Ali Khan's discharge, ensuring safety and crowd management.


11:53 IST, January 21st 2025

How Cops Confirm Saif's Attacker Is A Bangladeshi National

Mumbai Police recovered saved numbers from his mobile phone which had Ba angladesh code. There were several calls to Bangladeshi numbers. The cops confirmed his identity after speaking to his family members, including his parents, who revealed Sharif is 12th grade pass-out.



11:49 IST, January 21st 2025

Kareena Kapoor Arrives At Lilavati Hospital To Take Saif Ali Khan Home

After Sharmila Tagore, Kareena Kapoor was snapped entering the premises of Lilavati Hospital ahead of Saif Ali Khan's discharge.


10:47 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan To be Discharged At 2 PM

The actor, who has been recovering from the knife wound at the hospital will be discharged around 2 PM after a routine checkup.



10:45 IST, January 21st 2025

Sharmila Tagore Reaches Lilavati Hospital Ahead Of Saif's Discharge

Sharmila Tagore arrived at the hospital this morning hours before Saif Ali Khan's discharge.


10:27 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif's Attacker's Fingerprints Found At 19 Locations

Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful's fingerprints were found at 19 locations at the crime spot including room, windows and stairs. 
 



10:26 IST, January 21st 2025

Inside Details Of Scene Recreation

Inside details of scene recreation when the accused was brought to Saif Ali Khan’s residence on late Monday.

  • Accused came to Bandra on January 1 and January 9 to do the recce
     
  • As there are two gates in the apartment, the accused used a back gate to enter the premises. He took the support of shed inside premises next to security guard room and jumped inside premises 
     
  • Two guards were there and both were sleeping 
     
  • One guard was sleeping at entry gate from where u go towards lift side
     
  • The second guard was found sleeping just outside basement parking
     
  • The accused confessed that no one facilitated his movement from apartment gate to Saif’s flat
     
  • Accused Shariful Islam Shehzad entered into Saif’s house from the bathroom window in the room of Saif’s younger son, Jeh 
     
  • In Jeh’s room, on one side Lima was side and on another side caretaker was sleeping because of which it was difficult for the accused to directly reach to Jeh
     
  • As Saif tried to grab the knife in self-defence, the accused stabbed him 6 times
     
  • Shehzad was in Bandra area for two days after committing the crime 
     
  • He hid in a nearby garden for 4 hours before heading to Bandra  station 
     
  • He changed his clothes 3-4 times between Mumbai & Thane

09:52 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan's Statement Will Record At His Residence

Mumbai Police will record the statement of Saif Ali Khan after he goes home today.



09:02 IST, January 21st 2025

Police Brought Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad To National College Bus Stop To Recreate The Crime Scene

 Police brought Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in the Saif Ali Khan attack case to the National College Bus Stop to recreate the crime scene.


08:53 IST, January 21st 2025

Saif Ali Khan To Discharge From Lilavati Hospital Today, Routine Checkup To Take Place At 11 AM

In the latest update, the doctor has confirmed that Saif Ali Khan will be discharged today, January 21. The actor will have his last routine checkup and tests between 10:30 and 11:00, after which he will be discharged in the afternoon.



08:01 IST, January 21st 2025

Saba Pataudi Shares An Update On Brother Saif Ali Khan's Health

Saif Ali Khan's sister Saba Pataudi took to her Instagram stories to share an update on the actor, who is currently recovering in the hospital. 

(A screengrab from the post | Image: Instagram)

08:00 IST, January 21st 2025

Kareena Kapoor Condemns Media Scrutiny On Her Family Amid Attack On Saif

Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram account to issue a stern warning to the media and paparazzi on the constant scrutiny of their family. 

(A screengrab from the post | Image: Instagram)


07:57 IST, January 21st 2025

Akshay Kumar Reacts To Saif Stabbing Incident

Akshay Kumar called Saif Ali Khan "brave" for protecting his family during a shocking burglary attempt at his residence in Mumbai. He said, “It's very nice that he is safe. It's very good. We are happy. The whole industry is happy that he is safe. It was very brave of him that he protected his family and hats off to him. Meine uske saath ek film ki hai Main Khiladi Tu Anari lekin agli baar agar hum karenge toh banayenge film Tu Khiladi." (I did a film with him called Main Khiladi Tu Anari, but next time if we do a film together, we'll make it Tu Khiladi)," he added.

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Updated 22:18 IST, January 21st 2025