Saif Ali Khan found himself at the center of a horrific incident on January 16, 2025, when an intruder entered his home in Mumbai’s Bandra and stabbed him several times. The actor suffered six stab wounds, one of which was dangerously close to his spine, sending shockwaves throughout the film industry. Opening up about the horrific experience recently, Saif spoke about the incident and whether he could ever find it in his heart to forgive his attacker.
Saif Ali Khan remembers the night intruder targeted by son Jeh
In a candid conversation with Mojo Story, Saif Ali Khan recalls the horrific events of that night in chilling detail, describing what it was like when the intruder targeted his son Jeh. “We processed it differently. It was a crazy thing. This thief broke the bathroom window, and the next thing we were laying in bed and this Nanny came in and told us that there was someone in Jeh’s room holding a knife and demanding money. I went to the child’s room and he held the child in his arms, and he cut the child a little and he cut the girl. Maybe if I turn on the lights, and if I ask him, do you know where you are, and do you know what you’re doing and I can get him to talk. But someone grabbed mine and I jumped him, and we fought. He was crazy about his knives, and there were cuts and blood everywhere. At that time, my maid came in and threw him across the room.”
Saif Ali Khan if he can forgive his attacker
Saif also revealed the moment he truly believed he would not survive the attack after being stabbed. He still ponders the complicated question of whether he can forgive the man who put his life in danger. “I was in a white kurta pajama covered in blood, and at one point, I was lying on the floor, I thought I might die. At that point, I really wanted to be with Taimur and I asked him if he would take me to the hospital, and he asked me, ‘Are you going to die?’ I told him no and we went to the hospital together. I even want to forgive this guy because I think he made a big mistake, and I don’t think he’s looking for a fight. I’m happy to forgive him, but that part where he tried to kill me is something I’m having a hard time letting go of. It’s a question of haves and have-nots and this disparity is what causes it. “
Mumbai Police: arrests accused in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case
After the attack, the Mumbai Police swung into action and arrested the accused, Mohammad Shariful Islam, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, three days after the incident from Thane.
Saif Ali Khan’s Upcoming Projects:
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was recently praised for his acting in the Netflix film ‘Kartavya’. The actor has an exciting line up ahead, with two big films in the pipeline. Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’ and: Rahul Dholakia‘Hum Hindustani’.