Following the knife attack on Saif Ali Khan, various conspiracy theories have emerged regarding the incident. The actor has now addressed and debunked these speculations in his first interview since the attack.
Saif Ali Khan Responds to Conspiracy Theories
On January 16, Saif Ali Khan was reportedly stabbed multiple times at his residence and later taken to Lilavati Hospital. Since then, online discussions have questioned the circumstances of the attack, including how he reached the hospital, his swift recovery, and more. In an interview with Delhi Times, the actor clarified several misconceptions.
One of the major theories suggested that Saif was transported to the hospital in an auto-rickshaw rather than his car, leading to speculation about his driver’s absence. Addressing this, Saif explained:
“Nobody stays here all night. Everyone has a home to go to. We have some people staying in the house, but not the drivers. Unless you are going out at night or there’s something needed, then you tell them to stay on. I would have driven if I could have found the keys. Luckily, I didn’t. I probably should not have wiggled my back much. I’d have driven. I was completely lucid.”
He added that waiting for a driver would have taken longer, making an auto-rickshaw the quickest option.
Saif’s Quick Recovery Sparks Debate
Another point of contention was Saif’s rapid recovery. The actor was discharged just five days after undergoing two surgeries and was seen walking normally soon after. Two weeks later, he even attended a promotional event for his upcoming film.
BREAKING: Saif Ali Khan reaches home safely after taking treatment for stabbing🔪. pic.twitter.com/G0RxFqZbep
— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) January 21, 2025
Responding to skepticism about his recovery, Saif stated:
“I think it is expected that there will be all kinds of reactions to something like this. There will be people ridiculing it. There will be people not believing it, people making fun of it. And I think that’s fine because it is what gives colour to the world. If everyone had a sympathetic reaction to something, it would be flat and dull. And I expected it, then there is no need to react to it.”
BREAKING: Saif Ali Khan reaches home safely after taking treatment for stabbing🔪. pic.twitter.com/G0RxFqZbep
— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) January 21, 2025
Clarifying the Alleged Delay in Hospital Admission
Some reports suggested that Saif was admitted to the hospital 1.5 hours after the attack, raising questions about the delay. However, the actor denied this, stating that he “went downstairs and out” immediately after the attack.
When asked whether there were any weapons in his Bandra home, Saif clarified that all the weapons there were purely decorative and that he does not believe in keeping guns at home.
Details of the Attack and Recovery
Saif Ali Khan spent five days in Lilavati Hospital, undergoing two surgeries for six wounds, including two deep injuries. He was discharged on January 21 and made his first public appearance earlier this month at a Netflix India event. Saif also promoted his upcoming Netflix film Jewel Thief, appearing with a bandaged neck and a cast on his hand.
Siddharth Anand makes his OTT debut with The Jewel Thief! 🔥 Get ready for a gripping heist with Saif Ali Khan & Jaideep Ahlawat.
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.#saifalikhanattackcase #Netflix pic.twitter.com/uhKQ9MCfUJ— All Dat Matterz – ADM (@alldatmatterz_) February 3, 2025
The actor has now moved past the controversy and is focusing on his professional commitments.
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