Salman Khan Celebrates His Father Salim Khan with Heartfelt Tribute at ‘Angry Young Men’ Trailer Launch
News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/14th August 2024
Salman Khan recently shared a touching tribute to his father, Salim Khan, highlighting their deep bond and the actor’s enduring respect for his dad. The occasion was the trailer launch of the highly anticipated docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’, held in Mumbai, where the father-son duo made a notable appearance alongside other family members.
In a heartfelt post shared across his Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, Salman Khan captured a priceless moment with his father. The photograph shows Salman standing affectionately behind Salim Khan, who is seated comfortably. The post was accompanied by a heartfelt caption, “DadLee Man – My Father God,” reflecting Salman’s profound admiration for his father. In the photo, Salman is dressed in a casual black tee and faded jeans, while Salim Khan opted for a light shirt, white trousers, and a puffer jacket, exuding a classic and dignified look.
The post quickly garnered an outpouring of love from fans and fellow celebrities. Prominent figures such as Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza, and Aditya Roy Kapur took to social media to express their appreciation for the touching display of familial affection. The duo was hailed as the “greatest father-son duo of Bollywood” by their admirers. Additionally, Salman shared another memorable photo from the event featuring Salim Khan and celebrated screenwriter Javed Akhtar, paying tribute to their influential partnership and significant contributions to Indian cinema.
During the trailer launch of ‘Angry Young Men’, Salim Khan reflected on his illustrious career and his journey from acting to screenwriting. He revealed, “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.”
The docu-series ‘Angry Young Men’ is a collaborative effort between Salman Khan Films, Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, and Zoya Akhtar’s Tiger Baby Films. It promises to delve into the untold story of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, famously known as Salim-Javed. This iconic partnership is credited with revolutionizing Indian cinema through their groundbreaking screenplays for blockbuster films like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Sholay’, and ‘Deewar’, which set new benchmarks in storytelling and continue to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.
The tribute from Salman Khan and the launch of ‘Angry Young Men’ underscore the enduring legacy of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar in the film industry, celebrating their remarkable journey and contributions that have shaped the landscape of Indian cinema.
