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Legendary Writer Salim Khan Hospitalized at 90
17 Feb
Summary
- Veteran writer Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital.
- He is 90 years old and was brought in by his son Salman Khan.
- Khan formed a legendary writing duo with Javed Akhtar.

Veteran film writer Salim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday morning for an undisclosed ailment. His son, actor Salman Khan, brought him to the hospital from their residence. Other children, including Arbaaz and Sohail Khan, along with daughters Alvira and Arpita, were concerned and en route to visit him.
Born Salim Abdul Rashid Khan in Indore on November 24, 1935, he initially appeared as a supporting actor before finding immense success as a writer. His legendary partnership with Javed Akhtar resulted in iconic films such as 'Sholay,' 'Deewar,' and 'Don,' which defined Amitabh Bachchan's 'Angry Young Man' persona. The duo won six Filmfare Awards together. Khan was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014 but declined it.




