Overview
- Lilavati Hospital said the 90-year-old screenwriter was brought to the emergency department at 8:30 am on February 17 by family physician Dr Sandeep Chopra and then shifted to the ICU.
- At an official briefing, Dr Jalil Parkar reported a minimal brain haemorrhage, confirmed that a Digital Subtraction Angiography procedure was performed, and described the ventilator as a precaution due to high blood pressure.
- The medical team said he remains under close observation and is likely to be taken off ventilator support soon, subject to clinical progress.
- A multidisciplinary team including a neurologist, cardiologist, neurosurgeon and critical care specialist is overseeing his care, with scheduled updates issued in coordination with the family.
- Family and colleagues visited the hospital, and doctors clarified that early claims of a blood clot or surgery were unverified and have been corrected by the official medical updates.