Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed during a frightening home invasion earlier this year, an incident that shook both fans and the film industry. The attack happened on the night of January 16th, when an intruder broke into Saif and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence in Mumbai. The man entered the room of their younger son, Jeh, and in a bid to escape, stabbed Saif multiple times. Saif was rushed to the hospital, where surgeons removed a part of the knife from his body.
Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan Was Stabbed
However, questions and rumors about the authenticity of the attack soon surfaced after Saif was seen walking out of the hospital unassisted and looking relatively fit. Many speculated that the incident might have been staged. Now, nine months later, Saif has finally opened up and addressed the situation on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s talk show, “Too Much.” During the interview, Saif revealed the harrowing details of that night.
Sharmila Tagore
He said Kareena was out when the incident took place, and he was with their sons Taimur and Jeh after watching a movie. Around 2 a.m., the maid informed him that an intruder was in Jeh’s room, holding a knife and demanding money. Saif described how he rushed into the room and confronted the man, who swung the knife wildly, injuring both Jeh and the nanny. A fierce struggle ensued, and Saif was stabbed multiple times, including a wound near his spine.
Saif Ali Khan
Saif credited Jeh’s nanny for saving his life by pushing the attacker away. Despite the pain, Saif reassured his son Taimur that he would survive. After the attacker fled, Kareena planned to take the children to Karisma Kapoor’s house, but Saif insisted on going to the hospital, even requesting a stretcher upon arrival. Addressing the rumors, Saif said he walked out of the hospital because he wanted to reassure fans and avoid unnecessary panic. “There was no need for a wheelchair,” he explained, adding that although walking was painful, he was physically capable. Saif also shared that his mother, Sharmila Tagore, advised him to use a wheelchair, but he chose not to.