Salim Khan is one of the iconic names in Bollywood, who, along with his partner Javed Akhtar, gave many hits to the industry. Together, they were popular as Salim-Javed. Over 16 years, the duo wrote screenplays for 24 films. With films like Seeta Aur Geeta, Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, Trishul, Don, Salim and Javed revolutionised Hindi cinema.
From ‘yeh haath humko de de thakur’ to ‘mere paas maa hai’, every dialogue written by Salim and Javed is termed iconic till this day. They not only shared story ideas, but also survived on shared meals. They struggled like every newcomer, but never stopped believing in their dreams. Soon, they became the prolific screenwriting duo and delivered blockbuster hits. Despite their shared belief in cinema and love for the art, why did the two legends stop working together? Read on to know.
How did Javed Akhtar meet Salim Khan?
