'Bizarre'; Shamoon Abbasi questions Saif Ali Khan's recovery

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s speedy recovery after last week's shocking stabbing incident has left many surprised, with some people showing skepticism about how quickly he healed. Actor Shamoon Abbasi, for one, is questioning how he recovered so fast.

Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Mumbai apartment on January 16 by an intruder, suffering multiple knife wounds. He underwent two surgeries, during which doctors removed a blade fragment from his body. Despite the severity of his injuries, Saif was discharged from the hospital within five days and appeared to be in a seemingly healthy state.

Shamoon Abbasi took to Facebook, expressing skepticism and calling the story "bizarre". 

He wrote, “Generally I don’t pay attention to Bollywood news, but this Saif Ali Khan case is the most bizarre and nerve- wracking story, nothing aligns with the next statement.”

The Waar actor pointed out how Saif’s reported wounds and his quick recovery appear contradictory, further fueling public doubts about the incident’s authenticity.

Shamoon Abbasi isn’t alone, Indian politicians, including Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam and Maharashtra’s Minister Nitesh Rane, have questioned the legitimacy of the incident. 

Nirupam remarked, “Recovering from spinal and neck injuries with five days and walking normally, this seems like something only superheroes can do.”

Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt defended Saif Ali Khan, praised his bravery, and condemned the conspiracy theories.

Pooja Bhatt said, “Instead of spreading baseless speculation, Saif’s courage should be applauded, he drove himself to the hospital in an injured state, proving his resilience. 

While Saif Ali Khan himself has not commented on the whispers, multiple medical websites state that healing from stabbing wounds that have not punctured a major organ or a large blood vessel can be quite fast, depending upon the injured individual's overall health.

 Earlier, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan looked remarkably fit in his first public appearance since getting stabbed last week after an intruder entered his Mumbai home in the early morning hours.

Despite getting stabbed six times, Saif Ali Khan looked hale and hearty and in good spirits after being discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, a hand brace and faint bandage on his neck the only reminders of his ordeal. His trademark beard was replaced by a clean shaved visage.

He waved to fans and the paparazzi, before climbing into a car where his wife Kareena Kapoor was already waiting for him in the backseat. Flashing a smile at the papps, he left in the car for home.

Doctors have said that Saif is expected to make a complete recovery.