Renowned
filmmaker
Ashutosh
Gowariker
recently
shared
a
heartfelt
post
on
social
media
about
his
unique
experience
working
with
the
legendary
duo,
Salim-Javed.
He
reminisced
about
his
rare
opportunity
to
collaborate
with
Salim
Khan
as
an
actor
in
the
1986
film
‘Naam’
and
later
with
Javed
Akhtar
as
a
director
on
seven
films.

In
‘Naam’,
Ashutosh
played
Jai
Singh
Kalewar,
a
taxi
driver.
Although
it
was
a
supporting
role,
it
was
crucial
to
the
storyline.
As
a
director,
he
worked
with
Javed
Akhtar
on
several
notable
films
including
Lagaan
(2001),
Swades
(2004),
Jodhaa
Akbar
(2008),
What’s
Your
Raashee?
(2009),
Khelein
Hum
Jee
Jaan
Sey
(2010),
Mohenjo
Daro
(2016),
and
Panipat
(2019).

Influence
of
Salim-Javed’s
Screenplays

Ashutosh
credited
the
duo’s
brilliant
screenplays
and
dialogues
for
shaping
his
creative
vision.
He
mentioned
that
their
countless
conversations,
filled
with
wit,
wisdom,
and
life
lessons,
significantly
enriched
his
journey
as
a
filmmaker.

He
captioned
his
post
with:
“Smiling
Young
Men!!
I
am
probably
the
only
person
of
my
generation
who
has
worked
with
Salim
uncle
as
an
actor
in
NAAM
and
then
as
a
Director
with
Javed
saab
in
7
films.
Not
only
their
brilliant
Screenplays
&
Dialogues
have
moulded
me,
but
also
the
innumerable
conversations
that
have
been
had
with
them
–
witty,
knowledgeable
and
full
of
life
lessons
–
have
enriched
me!
I
never
in
my
wildest
thought
that
I
will
get
the
opportunity
to
say
this-
Here’s
wishing
Salim-Javed
all
the
success
with
their
new
blockbuster
#AngryYoungMen!!”

A
Heartfelt
Tribute

In
his
social
media
post,
Ashutosh
shared
a
photo
with
Salim-Javed
and
expressed
his
gratitude
towards
them.
He
extended
his
best
wishes
for
their
latest
project,
Angry
Young
Men.

Ashutosh’s
admiration
for
Salim-Javed
is
evident
through
his
words
and
actions.
His
experiences
working
with
them
have
left
a
lasting
impact
on
him
both
professionally
and
personally.

The
collaboration
between
Ashutosh
Gowariker
and
Javed
Akhtar
has
resulted
in
some
of
Indian
cinema’s
most
memorable
films.
Their
partnership
showcases
the
power
of
combining
exceptional
writing
with
visionary
direction.

The
legacy
of
Salim-Javed
continues
to
inspire
filmmakers
like
Ashutosh
Gowariker.
Their
contributions
to
Indian
cinema
remain
unparalleled,
influencing
generations
of
storytellers.

Ashutosh’s
tribute
highlights
the
importance
of
mentorship
and
collaboration
in
the
creative
industry.
It
serves
as
a
reminder
of
how
influential
relationships
can
shape
one’s
career
and
artistic
vision.

The
post
not
only
celebrates
Ashutosh’s
personal
achievements
but
also
honours
the
enduring
legacy
of
Salim-Javed
in
Indian
cinema.