Saif Ali Khan Stabbed At Bandra Home: Five Times Celebrities Were Attacked In India

Saif Ali Khan was rushed to hospital on Thursday, after an unidentified intruder attacked him with a knife during an attempted burglary at his Bandra residence early morning. The actor was attacked six times and two of these wounds were reportedly deep.

"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,” Saif's public relations team said.

The 54-year-old was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, where his condition was reported to be stable and out of danger. Mumbai Police has launched a probe. 

This comes amid mounting reports of suspected threats to actors in the past few months, with Salman Khan being targeted as well. While updates on Saif Ali Khan’s health are awaited, here are some other instances when celebrities were attacked in the past. 

Members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly shot at actor Salman Khan's residence Galaxy Apartment in Bandra, Mumbai in April last year. The two accused, Vicky and Sagar, fired five rounds outside Salman's residence on April 14. 

Thankfully, no one was injured in the firing as Salman and his family were resting inside, when the incident took place. Salman Khan has been the target of Lawrence Bishnoi for his alleged involvement in hunting black bucks, considered sacred by the Bishnoi community.

Filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan had a narrow escape from death after an attack by the underworld outside his Mumbai office in the year 2000. The attack took place just weeks after the success of Hritik Roshan's debut film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, directed by Rakesh Roshan. Shot twice, the filmmaker managed to escape the spot and drove himself to the hospital despite his injuries.

Gauhar Khan was assaulted during her performance at an event. The actress was slapped by a man in the audience for allegedly violating Islamic principles by wearing inappropriate attire.

Sonu Nigam was attacked during his concert in Mumbai in 2023. A video of the incident showed the man approaching the singer for a selfie before his team pushed him off stage.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali was assaulted by the members of Karni Sena during Padmavati’s shoot at Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur. The Karni Sena had objected to the alleged misportrayal of historical characters in the film.