Salim-Javed Explain How Amitabh Bachchan’s ’Ideal Casting’ In Zanjeer, Deewaar Etc, Produced Big Hits

In the 70s and 80s, the writer duo Salim-Javed consistently achieved success. They worked on 24 films together, with 20 of those becoming major hits. Their collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan began with the film Zanjeer, and from then on, Bachchan and Salim-Javed became synonymous with each other’s success. On the 25th anniversary of Zanjeer, Salim-Javed discussed the ideal casting of their films in a flashback conversation with Lehren. This year, Zanjeer celebrates 51 years since its release. Let’s find out what this iconic Bollywood duo has to say about Bachchan’s best performances and the ideal casting in their films.