Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan received a warm welcome as he arrived at his Bandra residence after being discharged from Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital. The actor was admitted following a stabbing attack by an intruder last week.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan left a hospital in India’s financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday, less than a week after he suffered knife injuries in a scuffle with an intruder at his house, local media reported.

Saif Ali Khan was stabbed repeatedly by the intruder, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir alias Vijay Das (30), inside his 12-floor apartment in the wee hours of January 16. The actor suffered multiple stab injuries in the attack and underwent emergency surgery.

Saif Ali Khan, who sustained six stab wounds during the burglary attempt at his residence, beefed up his security shortly after getting discharged from the hospital.

According to Mumbai Police, the security guards on duty at Saif Ali Khan's home were asleep during the early hours of January 16, allowing the intruder to gain access without being detected.

Mumbai Police recreate the crime scene at Saif Ali Khan's home to gather evidence following the recent attack on the actor.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Mumbai: The Bangladeshi national arrested for assaulting Saif Ali Khan managed to enter the actor's residence in Bandra, Mumbai, by climbing over the compound wall. According to the police, he found the security guards asleep at the time of the attack.

Saif appeared in good health, waved at the media, and was accompanied by Kareena and Karisma Kapoor. Security at his residence has been tightened. Kareena shared an Instagram post requesting privacy during this challenging time.

Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital after being stabbed during a robbery attempt at his home five days ago.