Salim Khan’s Dramatic Farewell to Javed Akhtar on June 21, 1981: “Guess I’ll Just Have to Look After Myself!”

Oh, Bollywood! Just when we thought we knew everything, comes a twist so dramatic, it could be a plot from one of their own movies! Let’s dive into the tale of Salim-Javed, the iconic duo who brought ‘Angry Young Men’ into Bollywood, only to split in a not-so-amicable fashion. Ab suno, Khabree Kiran ka version!

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Salim-Javed: The Legendary Split

Arre bhai, kya kahani hai! Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, the legendary writing duo behind some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, have been the talk of the town recently, thanks to their documentary series, Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story. The series gives us a peek into their journey from iconic partnership to a heartbreaking split. But wait, there’s more to the story that the documentary didn’t reveal!

Neither Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, nor their star kids—Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Farhan Akhtar, and Zoya Akhtar—have spilled the beans on the real reason behind their split. Lekin, Salim Khan once opened up in a truly heartfelt conversation, and my friends, it was quite the emotional rollercoaster. 🥺

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Why Did They Split?

Before the final ‘alvida’, Javed Akhtar was pushing for a new direction—lyrics writing. He wanted to sell a full package including story, screenplay, dialogues, and lyrics under the Salim-Javed banner. But Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, wasn’t having it. He felt it was unfair to take credit for something he didn’t contribute to. As he put it, “I don’t consider it right to take credit for something I didn’t do. Javed would write lyrics, have meetings with music directors and I would sit there contributing nothing. This was not acceptable to me.”

Salim feared that this imbalance would extend to their storytelling, casting a shadow on their other collaborative efforts. And let’s be honest, self-respect toh sabko pyaara hota hai! 😤

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The D-Day: June 21, 1981

The final nail in the coffin came on June 21, 1981. During their last meeting, Javed casually suggested, “I was thinking that maybe we should work separately.” Salim, taking a moment to process this bombshell, responded, “I am sure you have said this after considerable thought, and nothing I say will change your mind.” He then walked towards his car, leaving Javed behind with a parting shot, “I am old enough to take care of myself,” sending him back. Wah, kya scene hai! 🎬

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Another Tragedy

As if the split wasn’t enough, Salim Khan was hit with another heartbreaking news the same day. Helen’s mother was gravely ill and passed away, adding to his grief. Jab dukh aata hai, toh chhappar phaad ke aata hai! He got busy with the funeral arrangements and left the city.

When Salim returned, he was greeted with a flood of stories about his split with Javed Akhtar, confirming that there was no turning back. Bas, kahani khatam!

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Kiran’s Gyan: Bollywood Style!

Dosto, Bollywood mein kuch bhi ho sakta hai! Partnerships break, but the drama lives on. The Salim-Javed split reminds us that even the mightiest of duos can call it quits, all in the name of creative differences. Lekin yeh Bollywood hai, yahan har breakup ke baad ek blockbuster banta hai!

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