Legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar has recently opened up about his early days in the film industry, including his ghostwriting days and his partnership with Salim Khan. He also shared some interesting anecdotes about Salman Khan‘s childhood.

Ghostwriting Days

Akhtar, who has penned some of the most iconic dialogues in Bollywood history, revealed that he used to ghostwrite for other writers in the early stages of his career. He said, ‘I used to write for other writers, and I used to get paid for it. I was not credited for my work, but I was happy because I was getting paid.’ He further added, ‘I was not bothered about the credits, I was bothered about the money.’ This revelation has certainly raised eyebrows in the film industry.

Salim Khan Partnership

Akhtar’s partnership with Salim Khan is one of the most successful collaborations in Bollywood history. The duo, known as Salim-Javed, wrote scripts for films like ‘Zanjeer‘, ‘Deewar‘, ‘Sholay‘, and ‘Trishul‘. Akhtar spoke about how they worked together, saying, ‘Salim and I used to sit together and write. We used to argue a lot, but we never fought.’ He also praised Salim Khan, saying, ‘Salim is a very good writer, and he has a very good sense of story.’ Their partnership was indeed a golden era for Bollywood.

Salman Khan‘s Childhood

Akhtar also shared some interesting stories about Salman Khan‘s childhood. He said, ‘Salman was a very naughty child. He used to play pranks on everyone.’ He also remembered an incident where Salman Khan once locked him in a room and ran away. Akhtar said, ‘I was locked in a room for three hours, and I was shouting for help, but no one came.’ It seems like Salman Khan was quite the mischief-maker even as a child.

Conclusion

Javed Akhtar‘s revelations have certainly given us a glimpse into the early days of Bollywood. His ghostwriting days, his partnership with Salim Khan, and his anecdotes about Salman Khan‘s childhood are all fascinating stories that have added to the rich history of Indian cinema.

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