The trailer of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s docu-series, Angry Young Men, was launched today. Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan were the most popular and legendary writer-duo of Indian cinema. They worked together for many years on around 24 films and delivered big hits like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar, Don and Shaan, among many others.
Here’s a look at their iconic filmography:
Andaaz
The Ramesh Sippy directorial film was released in 1971. It featured Rajesh Khanna, Shammi Kapoor and Hema Malini as leads.
Adhikar
Ashok Kumar and Nanda Karnataki’s Adhikar came out in 1971. The film was directed by SM Sagar and also featured Deb Mukherjee in a key role.
Haathi Mere Saathi
Rajesh Khanna starrer Haathi Mere Saathi was directed by MA Thirumugham. The film also featured Tanuja Samarth and David Abraham in prominent roles. The film was released in 1971.
Seeta Aur Geeta
The iconic film starring Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini was released in 1972. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy.
Zanjeer
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan starrer Zanjeer came out in theatres in 1973. The film was directed by Prakash Mehra. It also featured Pran Sikand in a key role.
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Nasir Hussain’s Yaadon Ki Baaraat was released in 1973. It starred Dharmendra, Vijay Arora and Tariq.
Majboor
Ravi Tandon’s directorial venture, Majboor, was released in 1974. The film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi and Pran Sikand as the leads.
Haath Ki Safai
Randhir Kapoor, Vinod Khanna and Simi Garewal starred in Haath Ki Safai. The film was released in 1974. It was directed by Prakash Mehra.
Sholay
Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini’s iconic film, Sholay, was released in theatres in 1975. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy.
Deewar
Yash Chopra’s Deewar was released in 1975. The film featured Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and Nirupa Roy as the leads.
Aakhri Daao
A Salaam’s directorial film, Aakhri Daao, starred Jeetendra, Saira Banu and Padma Khanna in the lead. The film was released in 1975.
Premada Kanike
The 1976 film was directed by V Somasekhar. It starred Rajkumar, Arathi and Jayamala in key roles.
Immaan Dharam
Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan starred in the 1977 film, Immaan Dharam. It was directed by Desh Mukherjee.
Manushulu Chesina Dongalu
The 1977 film, Manushulu Chesina Dongalu, was directed by Mallikharjuna Rao M. It starred Chidathala Appa Rao, Mohan Babu and Ramesh Babu Ghattamaneni in key roles.
Chacha Bhatija
Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Randhir Kapoor featured in the 1977 film, Chacha Bhatija. The film was directed by Manmohan Desai.
Don
The iconic Amitabh Bachchan film was released in 1978. It also featured Zeenat Aman and Pran Sikand in key roles. The film was directed by Chandra Barot.
Trishul
Yash Chopra’s Trishul was released in 1978. It starred Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Shashi Kapoor.
Yugandhar
The 1979 film, Yugandhar, was directed by KSR Das. It featured N.T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha and Kongara Jaggaiah as the leads.
Kaala Patthar
Yash Chopra’s Kaala Patthar starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha in prominent roles. The film came out in theatres in 1979.
Dostana
Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha and Zeenat Aman starred in the 1980 film, Dostana. The film was a Raj Khosla directorial venture.
Shaan
Ramesh Sippy’s 1908 film, Shaan, featured Sunil Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor in prominent roles.
Kranti
Manoj Kumar made Kranti in 1981. It starred Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar and Shashi Kapoor.
Zamana
Ramesh Talwar’s 1985 film, Zamana, featured Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon in key roles.
Mr India
Anil Kapoor’s superhit film, Mr India, was released in 1987. The film was made by Shekhar Kapur and featured Sridevi and Amrish Puri in key roles.