Bollywood newcomer Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, recently spoke about the traumatic night his father was stabbed at their Mumbai home. Reflecting on the incident for the first time, Ibrahim shared his emotions and how the event shaped his bond with his father.
On 16 January 2025, around 2:30 am, Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his residence during an attempted burglary. The assailant, later identified as Mohammed Shariful Islam Shehzad, entered the house and stabbed Saif multiple times, including near his spine and neck. Despite his injuries, Saif managed to walk to Lilavati Hospital and seek medical help. He underwent multiple surgeries and spent several days recovering.
In an interview, Ibrahim recalled how he found out about the attack hours later while filming for his debut movie, Nadaniyaan. “I hadn’t slept that night. When I finally got the call at 5:30 am, I was shaken. I rushed to the hospital, and when I saw him, I couldn’t hold back my tears,” he shared. Ibrahim described how Saif, just out of surgery, opened his eyes, spoke briefly to his sister Sara, and asked for him.
Ibrahim confessed that hearing Saif’s words hit him hard. “He said, ‘If you were there, you would’ve beaten that guy up.’ I broke down. I wished I had been there to protect him,” he admitted. Ibrahim also addressed rumours that he drove Saif to the hospital, clarifying that Saif walked into the emergency room himself, despite being seriously injured.
Reflecting on the aftermath, Ibrahim said that the incident brought him closer to his father. “When someone you love faces something like that, it changes how you see them. You realise how much they mean to you,” he explained.
Since the incident, security around Saif’s residence has been tightened, with AceSquad Security LLP taking charge. Saif, now on the road to recovery, recently appeared in Netflix’s Jewel Thief, while Ibrahim continues to navigate his budding acting career. He made his debut in Nadaniyaan, produced by Karan Johar, which has sparked mixed reactions online.
Despite the ordeal, Ibrahim remains determined to move forward, both personally and professionally. He acknowledges that being a star kid comes with scrutiny but says he is focused on making his own mark in the industry
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Big B defends his choice to praise Abhishek openly and others privately
Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he praises Abhishek publicly but not Jaya or Aishwarya
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Amitabh Bachchan has responded to online comments asking why he often praises son Abhishek Bachchan on social media but not wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, or daughter Shweta. The actor explained that while he chooses to support Abhishek publicly, he honours the women in his family privately, saying he prefers to respect them “in his heart.”
Bachchan defends Abhishek praise, addresses fan remarks online
The 81-year-old actor, who regularly shares photos and thoughts with fans, recently posted images of himself meeting admirers outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa. Captioned “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”, the post sparked comments from users questioning why he doesn’t do the same for Jaya, Aishwarya, or Shweta.
Responding directly, Bachchan wrote, “Yes, I shall praise them in my heart… not publicly… respect for the ladies.” His reply quickly circulated across platforms, with many praising his thoughtful answer. Others pointed to his tendency to engage more often when defending Abhishek, especially around film releases.
Bachchan also shut down a user accusing him of having “paid fans,” bluntly replying, “Prove it! You are small-minded… why don’t you pay and get fans too?” When another person mocked those waiting outside his home as “unemployed,” he replied with characteristic wit: “So give them a job? When they stand at the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”
Actor remains active on social media while juggling film projects
Bachchan has become increasingly interactive online in recent years, often directly responding to criticism and fan feedback. Meanwhile, Abhishek was last seen in Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy that released earlier this month. Jaya Bachchan appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, while Aishwarya Rai was part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. Despite the online chatter, Amitabh continues to walk his own path, on-screen and online.