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Mumbai, August 11, 2025 — As the iconic film Sholay approaches its 50th anniversary, director Ramesh Sippy has paid tribute to the legendary screenwriting duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar—collectively known as Salim-Javed—for their instrumental role in shaping the film’s enduring legacy. Speaking ahead of the golden jubilee celebrations, Sippy emphasized that while Sholay is widely celebrated for its cast, action sequences, and memorable dialogues, it was the writers who gave the story its soul. “Salim-Javed have had a very important part in my journey as a filmmaker, be it Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, or Shakti. So, writers are always…
