A man thought to be a citizen of Bangladesh was arrested in India's financial capital Mumbai on Sunday and is considered the prime suspect in the stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, police said.

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said.

The shocking incident took place around 2:30 am inside Saif Ali Khan’s 12th-floor apartment in the upscale ‘Satguru Sharan’ building. The actor, 54, was repeatedly stabbed by the intruder. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Doctors stated that he is recovering and could be discharged soon.

In a shocking development surrounding the stabbing of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence, Mumbai police have confirmed that the alleged attacker, arrested on Sunday, is a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked early Thursday morning at his residence, is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. The assailant, who entered his home and attacked him, caused injuries,

Police on Sunday said they have arrested a Bangladeshi national for stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai residence.

An intruder who attacked Saif Ali Khan in his flat at night remains untraced as police are uncertain of his escape route. He is suspected to have used the fire escape stairwell, with his image partially captured on CCTV.

Morning visuals from the Bandra residence of actor Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan was admitted to and undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital after he was injured following an attack on him, yesterday

Saif Ali Khan is recovering in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after a knife was removed from his spine. He was attacked in his apartment and suffered multiple injuries. A suspect has been detained by police for questioning regarding the incident.