Filmmaker Sajid Khan is recovering after sustaining an injury on the sets of a film in Mumbai over the weekend. The director reportedly fractured his foot during a shoot on Saturday and had to undergo surgery the following day. The incident took place while Sajid was filming for a project backed by producer Ekta Kapoor in Mumbai.
Sources said he met with an on-set accident that led to a foot fracture, following which he was taken for immediate medical attention. Sajid underwent surgery on Sunday.
Farah Khan confirms surgery was successful
His sister, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan, has confirmed that the procedure was successful and that he is doing well. Speaking about her brother’s condition, Farah said, “The surgery is done, he is absolutely fine now.”
Last seen at Zoya Akhtar’s Christmas party
Sajid Khan was last seen publicly at cousin Zoya Akhtar’s Christmas party, where he was hail and hearty. The accident reportedly occurred shortly after that appearance, while he was back at work on the film set. There has been no official update on when the shoot will resume or whether his injury will affect the production schedule.
Focus on recovery for now
At present, Sajid is resting and recovering as advised by doctors. Family members are said to be by his side as he heals from the injury. No further details about his discharge or return to work have been shared yet.
Gearing up for a comeback after long hiatus
Sajid Khan has been preparing for a return to filmmaking after a long break. His last directorial venture, Humshakals, was released in 2014. He made his directorial debut with Darna Zaroori Hai in 2005, a horror anthology featuring stars such as Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal.
He gained mainstream recognition with the comedy Heyy Babyy (2007), starring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Vidya Balan. Sajid later directed Housefull (2010) and Housefull 2 (2012), both of which performed well at the box office.
Talks of a new project
According to industry sources, Sajid is currently in discussions for a new project that will mark his return to the director’s chair. In the interim, he also remained in the public eye through his stint on Bigg Boss 16, where he was part of the well-known “Mandali” group. For now, his immediate priority remains a full recovery before resuming professional commitments.