ISPL Team owner Saif Ali Khan Stabbed Six times at Home, Battling for Life in Hospital after Surgery

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Bollywood actor and Indian Street Premier League's Kolkata franchise co-owner Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at least six times, with two deep cuts, in his home in the early hours of Thursday by an unidentified man who entered his Bandra home in a burglary attempt.

After the attack, Saif was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital at 3.30 am where he is undergoing surgery and was reportedly out of danger.

According to the police, the suspect entered Saif Ali Khan's home and both of them had a fight during which the actor was stabbed. Some family members of the actor were present in the house at the time of the incident, an official said. A probe was launched by the Mumbai Police to trace the accused and ensure his arrest.

"An unidentified person intruded into the residence of actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder fought. The actor was injured and is being treated. An investigation is going on," the local area's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dixit Gedam, said while speaking to the media on the issue.

"There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khans residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation," a statement by Saif Ali Khan's team read.

The ISPL owner was stabbed at least six times, with two deep cuts. In addition, one of the knife wounds was very close to his spinal cord.

"Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3. 30 am. He had six stabs and two were deep. Of this one is close to the spine. He is being operated upon by a team of doctors led by Neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain and anaesthesiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi," DrUttamani ofLilavati Hospital said.

The Bollywood actor has reportedly undergone surgery at the hospital and further updates may be available in due course.

Saif Ali Khan owns Tiigers of Kolkata in ISPL

Saif Ali Khan's wife Kareena Kapoor Khan is also a Bollywood actress and his mother Sharmila Tagore is also an actress. Saif's father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, is a legend in Indian cricket who captained India for many years. Saif Ali Khan owns a franchise in ISPL and his team Tiigers of Kolkata won the inaugural season in 2024.