India, Feb. 18 -- Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on February 17, sparking concern among fans and the film fraternity. The 90-year-old is currently stable and under close observation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Filmmaker Subhash Ghai expressed concern over his health and offered prayers for his speedy recovery.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Salim said, "Salim sahib mere bhai ki tarah hai aaj se nahi 30-40 saal se. Salman to baad mein aaya jisne meri picture mein kaam kiya. Sabse pehle Salim sahib the jinki mai nahi puri industry izzat karti hai aur unke liye prathna karti hai ki unki sehat achi rahe aur dirghayi ho kyunki vo bahut hi ache insaan hai" ( Salim is like a brother to me. Not since tod...