Actor Saif Ali Khan is now recovering after undergoing multiple surgeries following a shocking knife attack at his Mumbai residence. The incident occurred during the early hours of Thursday when an intruder broke into his Bandra home with the intent to steal.
Kareena Kapoor’s cousin, Zahan Kapoor, reassured fans of Saif’s safety in an interview with Money Control. “I can’t comment on the incident itself because I don’t think anyone knows the full details yet. What I do know is that he is safe and recovering well. He is completely out of danger, and for that, I am incredibly thankful. It is undoubtedly a shocking event,” said Zahan, who is the grandson of the late Shashi Kapoor.
Rahul Bhat, Zahan’s co-star in the Netflix series Black Warrant, also expressed his concern. “It gives me chills to even think about it. I can only imagine the trauma he must have endured. This incident is both horrible and unimaginable. I pray to God to give him strength and help him recover quickly,” he said.
The attack took place when the intruder, identified as Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, entered Saif’s apartment by scaling the building’s exterior. Police reports state that Shariful accessed the actor’s flat on the 12th floor through a bathroom window. He was caught by staff members, which escalated into a violent altercation where Saif was stabbed multiple times.
The actor was rushed to Lilavati Hospital at around 3:30 a.m., where a five-hour surgery was performed. Dr Niraj Uttamani, who treated Saif, revealed that a broken part of the knife was lodged near the actor’s spine but was successfully removed.
Shariful was apprehended from Hiranandani Estate in Thane while attempting to flee to his native village in Jhalokati, Bangladesh. He has been remanded in police custody for five days.
The Mumbai police have announced plans to recreate the crime scene at Saif’s residence in the Satguru Sharan building as part of their investigation. The accused will be taken to the location within the remand period to establish the sequence of events.
A case has been registered under sections 311, 312, 331(4), 331(6), and 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Investigators have also revealed that Shariful climbed to the 12th floor using a pipe and gained entry via the bathroom.
The 54-year-old actor is currently stable and recuperating from his injuries. Zahan Kapoor and other family members have thanked fans for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time.
About Zahan Kapoor
Zahan Kapoor is currently earning acclaim for his portrayal of Sunil Gupta in the Netflix series Black Warrant, based on the book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. The show is streaming now and features a star-studded cast, including Rahul Bhat and Paramvir Singh Cheema.
The film industry and fans alike are rallying behind Saif Ali Khan, wishing him a swift recovery from this traumatic ordeal.