Witty Salman Khan deserves ‘Gold Medal’ for  'firing' his favorite dialogue ‘Mere paas ‘Do Maa’ hai’, at launch of Prime Video docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’ ! Even as Deewaar-Sholay star-writers  Salim-Javed plan to RE-UNITE on new film! By Chaitanya Padukone

Superstar heart-throb Salman Khan was easily the smart scene-stealer on stage this afternoon, even as the most celebrated story-screenplay writers duo Salim-Javed, announced that they may re-unite and collaborate once again on a new feature film. The legendary screenwriters who revolutionized Indian cinema in the 1970s with films such as “Zanjeer”, “Sholay” and “Deewar”, and created the phenomenal screen-persona of the Angry Young Man’ were present along with their respective family members at the grand trailer launch of the upcoming Prime Video docu-series "Angry Young Men", Which explores and unravels the struggle and success story as also the hit and split. creative partnership and glorious legacy of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.. "Now, let me tell you that we are going to write. I've spoken to him 'Bas ek aur picture hum likhenge saath mein'. Uss zamane mein bhi humari price zyaada thi, iss zamane mein toh bohot zyada hogi, woh dekh leejiye ga " Javed Akhtar declared.

Since I know Salman-bhai personally since past over 35 years, the macho superstar while going out with his squad of bouncers, he called out to me  to say a warm hello. Salman bhai seemed very happy, when I honestly told him that like his witty father ( Salim-saab) he also added his creative tadka when he declared on stage that “my favourite Salim-Javed filmy dialogue is ‘Mere paas do ( 02)  Maa hai”!  Surely, Salman deserves a ‘Gold Medal’ for ‘shooting’ this smart, witty response.

Salim-Javed are credited for reinventing the Bollywood blockbuster format through their films, playing to the gallery but also chronicling the angst of their times. The duo were also noted for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status.

After collaborating on 22 Hindi films and two Kannada movies, the duo decided to end their partnership in 1982. The title of the docuseries, “Angry Young Men”, refers to the angry young man hero-type they created in the '70s, which became a cinematic representation of the era and also gave birth to Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom.

The three-part series Angry Young Men will stream on Prime Video from August 20, just four days ^, after all-time blockbuster ‘Sholay’ enters its 50^th year ( golden jubilee) of release Which released on August 15^th,  1975. .

“Angry Young Men” is a joint venture produced by superstar Salman Khan's SKFilms; Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment; and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby Films' . All of them were present and shared their smart comments at the glittering, historic event this afternoon

The three-part docuseries masterfully captures the personal and professional journey of the legendary writer-duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, more popularly known as Salim-Javed. In the 1970s, they revolutionized Indian cinema by reinventing the Bollywood formula, introducing ‘angry young man’ heroes in a romance-dominated industry, and making action-dramas a beloved genre. Produced by Salman Khan Films, Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby, Angry Young Men is executive produced by Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and marks the directorial debut of Namrata Rao. Angry Young Men is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on August 20. Angry Young Men is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just ₹1499/ year.

The trailer of the docu-series presents an emotional and inspirational look at the extraordinary journey and enduring legacy of Salim-Javed. It immerses the audience in the rich Bollywood realm that they created, spotlighting their iconic characters and blockbusters such as Deewar, Don, Sholay, Trishul, and Dostana—films that have left an indelible imprint on Indian cinema. From their modest origins to becoming the first screenwriters to achieve stardom, it showcases rare archival footage, offering a nostalgic glimpse into their personal relationships, camaraderie, and creative brilliance through their unforgettable collaboration across 24 films. Heartfelt reflections  and valued comments from Bollywood legends  like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Helen, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan further highlight the significant impact Salim-Javed had on their careers.

 Salim Khan goes into a flash-back as he says, “I started my career in front of the camera but realized that my true strength lay in telling stories. That’s when I decided to focus on what came naturally to me – writing. I then met Javed who was equally passionate about writing, and together we did some fantastic work together, which I am very proud of. We had an excellent run and achieved great success, and also challenged industry norms along the way. It feels wonderful that our journey is being documented for future generations, and I hope they will be inspired to do their best and not be confined by society’s prescribed roles. I’m excited for audiences across the world to see our journey unfold on Prime Video.”

Javed Akhtar also jogs into memory-lane as he opens up , “I arrived in this city as a young man with no job, contacts, or money and often going to bed hungry; despite that, quitting never crossed my mind. What I always knew, however, was that my life story was something I would want to share with the world. The support we have received from our family, friends, and the industry in documenting our journey has been heartening and I would like to thank them all for their love. We're delighted to share our story on Prime Video with a global audience, offering them a candid look into our journey from early struggles to achieving our dreams.”

Talented Namrata Rao, the Director of Angry Young Men*, shared her enthusiasm for her debut project, saying, “Directing this docuseries on Salim-Javed has been an amazing experience. Their story is so inspiring, full of twists & turns and it has been a great opportunity for me to start my journey as a director. Interacting with Salim and Javed saab has taught me so many things about film writing, about life and dealing with the odds an artist face. They are effortlessly candid, witty and vociferous storytellers. Their stories are filled with both deep insights and charming anecdotes. It’s also a journey into the larger-than-life cinema of the 70s. I’m excited for everyone to see the unfiltered story of these two legends on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories on August 20."

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