Salim Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated writers, celebrates his 90th birthday on november 24th. His collaboration with javed akhtar as Salim–Javed reshaped hindi cinema and played a major role in transforming amitabh bachchan into the legendary “angry young man.” Here are the landmark films, written by Salim Khan, that helped elevate Bachchan to superstardom—now available to watch on various OTT platforms.

1. Deewar (1975) – Available on amazon Prime Video

Action-crime drama written by the powerful Salim–Javed duo.

Directed by yash Chopra.

The story of two brothers choosing opposite life paths—one a smuggler and the other a police officer.

Cemented amitabh Bachchan’s image as the angry young man.

Considered a turning point in his career and a major box-office success.

2. Sholay (1975) – Available on amazon Prime Video

A landmark action film and one of India’s greatest cinematic achievements.

Written by Salim–Javed; directed by Ramesh Sippy.

Featured amitabh bachchan, Dharmendra, hema Malini, and Amjad Khan.

Known for unforgettable characters, gripping script, and iconic dialogues.

Became the highest-grossing film of 1975 and remains a cultural classic.

3. Trishul (1978) – Available on amazon Prime Video

A family-drama-turned-revenge saga written by Salim–Javed.

Starred amitabh bachchan, sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, hema Malini, and Raakhee.

Focuses on betrayal, loyalty, and complex family relationships.

Achieved blockbuster status and added to Bachchan’s dominant streak in the late 1970s.

4. Zanjeer (1973) – Available on YouTube

A defining action-crime film in amitabh Bachchan’s career.

Introduced his intense, serious persona as a tough police officer.

Strong dialogues, gripping narrative, and impactful performances.

Marked the beginning of the Angry Young Man era.

5. Kala Patthar (1979) – Available on Netflix

Action-thriller directed by yash chopra and written by Salim–Javed.

Featured amitabh bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, and Raakhee.

Inspired by real events, focusing on courage and human struggle.

Praised for performances and emotional depth.

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