The recently released docu-series Angry Young Men has delved deep into the lives and careers of the iconic writing duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, popularly known as Salim-Javed. One of the most poignant moments in the series revolves around the duo’s eventual separation. Salman Khan, the eldest son of Salim Khan, offered a heartbreaking glimpse into the aftermath of the split.
Angry Young Men: Salman Khan recalls the day his father Salim Khan told him about his split with Javed Akhtar: “He was disturbed”
Recalling the day his father broke the news, Salman shared, “I remember when the partnership broke off, so my dad came home, he was disturbed. So, I was sitting at the dining table, and he said, ‘Javed and my partnership… He wants to break up. So I said, ‘Why? Didn’t you say anything?’ He said, ‘No’. I said, there’s got to be a reason. He said, ‘If he wants to go, he wants to go.’ So that’s all he said. That’s all he said.”
Salim Khan’s subdued response to the situation painted a picture of a man deeply wounded but determined to maintain a sense of dignity. Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar’s first wife, also shed light on the day Javed broke the news to her. “The only thing I know is that Javed came home one day, and he said that I have some bad news for you. So, I said, what happened? Has he banged the car again? He says, no, I have split with Salim sahab. So, I asked him, I said, why? He says, don’t ever ask me,” she revealed.
Farhan Akhtar, son of Javed Akhtar, offered a different perspective on the duo’s relationship. “I think they were more than friends. I don’t know how exactly to describe it. I think without any emotion, they were like brothers. But they were partners in the true sense. I think that’s probably the best way to put it. I’m sure it affected them both in terms of, you know, I mean, although you’ve done all this great work together, but when you go off and start doing it by yourself, you’re again now needing to create an identity just for yourself. So, you’re starting from zero. It’s not easy,” he shared.
The separation of Salim-Javed marked the end of an era in Bollywood. Their collaboration produced 24 films, an astonishing 22 of which were blockbusters. Their partnership was synonymous with cinematic brilliance, and their separation left a void in the industry. The last script they wrote together was for the 1987 classic Mr. India.
The documentary offers a raw and intimate look at the lives of these two giants of Hindi cinema. Angry Young Men is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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