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Salim Khan

Writing

1.5 Popularity Nov 24, 1935 (89 years old) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Salim Abdul Rashid Khan is an Indian actor, film producer and screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays, stories and scripts for numerous Bollywood films. He is one half of the prolific screenwriting duo of Salim–Javed, along with Javed Akhtar. The duo were among the first Indian screenwriters to ach...

Biography

Salim Abdul Rashid Khan is an Indian actor, film producer and screenwriter. He wrote the screenplays, stories and scripts for numerous Bollywood films. He is one half of the prolific screenwriting duo of Salim–Javed, along with Javed Akhtar. The duo were among the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status in Hindi cinema and became one of the most successful Indian screenwriters of all time. While working together, Salim Khan was largely responsible for developing the stories and characters, whereas Javed Akhtar was largely responsible for developing the script. Salim-Javed revolutionized Indian cinema in the 1970s, transforming and reinventing the Bollywood formula, pioneering the Bollywood blockbuster format and pioneering genres such as the masala film and the Dacoit Western. Salim Khan was also one of the responsible person for creating the "angry young man" character archetype of Amitabh Bachchan. Their films are among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, including Sholay (1975), the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time, as well as films such as Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), Trishul (1978), Kranti (1981), and the Don franchise. Sholay is also considered to be one of the greatest Indian films of all time. Salim's eldest son Salman Khan is one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood while Sohail & Arbaaz Khan are film directors with a brief catalog of supporting roles. Salim's daughter Alvira Khan Agnihotri is a film producer & costume designer.

Filmography 64

2024
2023
The Romantics TV

as Self

2016
2009
Billa Movie

Original Story

2007
Billa Movie

Original Story

2007
2006
Don Movie

Screenplay

2004
1996
Majhdhaar Movie

Story

1992
Jigar Movie

as Roshan Gupta

1991
Akayla Movie

Writer

1991
Patthar Ke Phool Movie

Dialogue

1991
Patthar Ke Phool Movie

Screenplay

1991
Patthar Ke Phool Movie

Story

1991
Mast Kalandar Movie

Writer

1990
Jurm Movie

Writer

1989
Jai Karnataka Movie

Story

1989
Toofan Movie

Writer

1988
Kabzaa Movie

Writer

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Not specified
Birthday November 24, 1935 (89 years old)
Place of Birth Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Also Known As Salim Abdul Rashid Khan
Years Active 1962 - 2024
Popularity 1.5
Career Stats
64 Total Credits
6 Movie Roles
4 TV Roles
1 Photos