Salim Khan turns 84: Rare photos of the veteran screenwriter

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan celebrates his 84th birthday today. Salim is best known for his association with Javed Akhtar in the 1970s and 80s. Together referred to as Salim-Javed, the two wrote the scripts for iconic films like Sholay, Don and Deewar. Salim is also the father of actors Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz Khan. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim Abdul Rashid Khan was born in Indore on November 24, 1935. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim Khan debuted as a solo screenwriter in Do Bhai. Here, he can be seen with his son and actor Sohail Khan. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar are regarded as the greatest and most successful Hindi screenwriters of all time. The duo won three Filmfare Awards for Shakti, Deewar and Zanjeer. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim-Javed's last gig together was Shekhar Kapur's science-fiction drama Mr. India. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim Khan also worked as an actor in films like Teesri Manzil and Wafadar. In this photo, Salim can be seen with a young Sohail. (Photo: Express archive)

Salim Khan married twice, once with Salma Khan in 1964 and then with Helen in 1981 (Photo: Express archive)