Javed Akhtar Reminisces About ‘Shy’ Salman; Salman Addresses Criticisms and Family Dynamics at Trailer Launch
Amitabh reflected on the split and shared in the series, “I for one was very sad that it happened. Even though I had the opportunity to work with Salim sahab and Javed sahab separately, even after they had parted ways. But yes, them being together was altogether a different story.”
Jaya Bachchan, visibly emotional, reminisced about the times with Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. She said, “Amazing times. Short, but amazing. I mean, cinema history, without this chapter (is not possible).” Her words underscore the significant impact Salim-Javed had on the history of Indian cinema. Ramesh Sippy, the director of ‘Sholay’, added, “Everything in life has that kind of cycle which very rarely does it last forever. And you feel for it also, because it ends. It should not have ended.”
While the duo refrained from delving into the reasons behind their split, Javed Akhtar provided some insight. He mentioned, “I made new friends, and he made new friends, slowly our circles started separating. Our evening meetings stopped, that was also a reason but that was not the major reason. The major reason, according to me, was that the spring of our career was drying up. Fatigue was showing in our work too. No doubt about that.” Despite the split, Salim Khan emphasized that their parting was amicable. He noted that even today, they meet each other with warmth and respect. The duo was recently seen together at the trailer launch of ‘Angry Young Men’, showcasing their enduring camaraderie and mutual respect.
