Amitabh Bachchan did not start off as one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema history, despite the fact that he is now. His early years were difficult, marked by a litany of failures. The situation for him didn’t change until Zanjeer in 1973. And the writing team Salim-Javed, who would go on to pen some of his most memorable films, played a significant role in that reversal. One of the renowned duo’s members, Salim Khan, spoke candidly about his relationship with the actor during a recent exchange.
Salim Khan, the author and father of actors Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Sohail Khan, was first an actor. After forming a partnership with Javed Akhtar, he flourished. Some of the biggest Bollywood hits of the 1970s and 1980s were written by their jodi, who also penned the screenplay. But finally they parted ways. In an interview with Arbaaz for Bollywood Bubble, Salim reflected upon that time and how Amitabh, who was close to him, did not maintain their relationship.
Salim Khan continued to create screenplays for successful movies like Angaaray (1986), Naam (1986), Kabzaa (1988), and Jurm after his breakup with Javed Aakhtar (1990). His son Salman appeared in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Auzaar, two of his most recent scripts, and his other son Sohail served as producer.