Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently found himself at the center of a shocking and horrifying attack at his Bandra residence, and as details continue to emerge, conspiracy theories surrounding the incident have gained traction online. In one of his latest interviews, the 54-year-old actor has responded to those who have been raising questions on his speedy recovery as well as the conspiracy theories floating around the stabbing attack on him.
Why was Saif rushed to Lilavati in auto rickshaw?
Soon after his attack in the wee hours of January 16, Saif was taken to nearby Lilavati hospital in an auto rickshaw because it was reported that there was no driver available at that time.
Reacting to those wondering how can a driver not be available at a celebrity's house, Saif told Bombay Times in an interview, "Nobody stays here all night. Everyone has a home to go to. We have some people staying in the house, but not the drivers. I was completely lucid and didn’t want to wait for the driver to arrive."
He also dismissed reports stating that it took him nearly two hours to reach the hospital.
Saif on his swift recovery
What’s raising even more speculation is his remarkably swift recovery. While fans are relieved to see him doing well, skeptics are questioning the nature and severity of the incident.
Saif walked out of the hospital five days after undergoing two major surgeries. He said during the interview, "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."
No weapons at home, reveals Saif
Saif said he doesn't have a gun or any other weapons at home for his safety. On not owning a gun, Saif said, "I didn’t believe in that anymore. I thought some kid will get hold of it, and then there’ll be other problems. I mean there are guns around at Pataudi. All the people who have guns – Rajwaras and the Rajasthanis – have been messaging me that they can’t believe that guy got away with it. My father used to sleep with a shotgun by his bed. But sometimes, I believe accidents happen because there was a gun. Young kids would definitely play with it or God knows what can happen."
He also stated that there are no weapons at his Mumbai residence. "There are some talvars which are ceremonial and decorative. Some people are now like, you should have protection with you at all times. The world is not safe. Sleep with a gun," he stated.
Saif was discharged from the hospital on January 21. Earlier this month, he made his first public appearance since the attack at an event in Mumbai.
