Saif Ali Khan made his first public appearance after the January 16 stabbing incident at a Netflix event in Mumbai on Monday, where fans quickly noticed visible injury marks on his neck. The photos and video footage from the event sparked debates online, with many coming to the actor’s defense after some had questioned the authenticity of his recovery.
A Reddit user shared close-up shots of Saif Ali Khan from the event, clearly showing injury marks on his neck. The caption read, “Doesn’t look like a ‘marketing stunt’ to me.” Fans were quick to defend Saif, stating that the injuries were real and not part of any publicity stunt. One Reddit user commented, “It’s laughable to me that people can stoop this low and call it a ‘publicity stunt,’ along with the insensitive jokes—goddamn.” Another expressed concern, writing, “Such a dangerous location. He could have easily died,” while another stated, “This doesn’t look fake or minor!” A fan noted, “Those are some very long cuts. Lucky for him they weren’t deep enough.”
On January 16, Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai residence during a burglary attempt. The actor was left with multiple stab wounds, including one near his spine and another on his neck. He was quickly rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent two surgeries to treat his six injuries. Saif was discharged from the hospital on January 21, with bandages on his neck and a cast on his hand. His rapid recovery raised eyebrows, with some questioning whether the attack was genuine or part of a marketing stunt.
Following the attack, Saif was seen waving at the paparazzi upon his discharge, but his swift recovery led to criticism from some social media users and even politicians, who insinuated that it was a PR stunt.
In the midst of the controversy, Saif’s upcoming project is generating buzz. The actor is set to appear in The Jewel Thief, a Netflix film that marks Siddharth Anand’s OTT debut. The thriller also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and follows a jewel thief hired by a crime lord to steal a rare diamond. However, the heist takes an unexpected turn, leading to a chaotic series of events filled with deception and betrayal. The release date of the film is yet to be confirmed.
Saif Ali Khan’s fans continue to express support for him, emphasizing that the injuries were real and the speculation over his health recovery is misplaced.
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