Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan stabbed in home invasion

Saif Ali Khan is on the mend after a terrifying ordeal.

The Bollywood star, who has appeared in more than 70 films and TV shows, underwent surgery after being stabbed during a burglary at his home in Mumbai on January 16, his representatives confirmed in a statement.

Police officials said: by Variety, that Khan discovered an intruder in his apartment and attempted to intervene in an altercation between the suspect and Khan's household staff. The 54-year-old man received several stab wounds during the encounter, according to the media and the hospital official. Niraj Uttamani told news agency ANI that a small piece of foreign object was identified near the actor's spine.

Hospital officials confirmed that Khan is now in stable condition, according to Varietyafter a team of specialists carried out a two-and-a-half hour procedure.

A female employee at Khan's home was also assaulted and was being treated, police said. CNN.

Meanwhile, local police have confirmed that the investigation into the burglary is still ongoing.