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Salim Khan on His Split with Javed Akhtar: "Amitabh Bachchan Could Have Stopped It"
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, one half of the iconic Salim-Javed duo, revealed that Amitabh Bachchan could have played a role in preventing his professional split with Javed Akhtar. In a candid interview, Salim reflected on the golden years of their partnership, which produced numerous Bollywood classics. He mentioned how close Amitabh was to both writers during their peak and suggested that the legendary actor's intervention might have altered their decision to part ways.
Salim acknowledged that while the split was inevitable, a figure like Amitabh, who had benefited immensely from their scripts, could have made a difference had he intervened at the right time. Despite the separation, Salim holds no grudges against Javed Akhtar and respects the legacy they built together. Salim-Javed's films, such as *Sholay* and *Deewaar*, remain cornerstones of Indian cinema, cementing their place as one of the most successful writer duos in Bollywood history.