According to a statement from Eliyama Philip, a nurse employed in Khan’s home, the attacker entered the residence via the fire escape late at night.
A man who attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife has been arrested and detained.
The attack occurred early Thursday morning at Khan’s residence in the upscale Bandra neighbourhood.
Khan, 54, was injured during a scuffle with an intruder and underwent emergency surgery. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital have since confirmed that he is out of danger and recovering well.
According to a statement from Eliyama Philip, a nurse employed in Khan’s home, the attacker entered the residence via the fire escape late at night.
The intruder, armed with a wooden object and a blade, threatened Ms Philip and demanded ₹10 million ($115,477; £94,511).
Ms Philip said a confrontation ensued, during which she was injured. Meanwhile, the nanny fled the room and alerted Khan and his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor.
When Khan confronted the intruder, he was stabbed with the blade, suffering injuries, including a deep wound to the back of his neck.
Dr Nitin Dange, who treated Khan, stated that the actor arrived at the hospital with significant bleeding and a knife fragment embedded in his spine.
The fragment was successfully removed during surgery, and fluid leakage around the injury was controlled, preventing severe spinal damage.
“Khan is stable and improving,” Dr. Dange said. “He was able to walk after surgery, but he must take rest and limit movement for at least a week.”
Police Deputy Commissioner Dixit Gadam confirmed that the suspect entered the apartment via the fire escape. While the weapon used in the attack has not been recovered, investigators have seized CCTV footage showing the suspect fleeing the building.
“We are working to determine how the intruder gained access to the house,” Gadam said.
Senior Mumbai Police and Crime Branch officials visited the actor’s residence on Friday as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident has shocked the Bollywood community and fans alike.
Khan, known for his versatility and charisma, has appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including Omkara (2006), and has won several awards, including the Padma Shri in 2010.
He is the son of cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore.