Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Sohail Khan, celebrated his 89th birthday today. Salman’s rumoured girlfriend, Iulia Vantur, took to social media to share a touching birthday message for the legendary writer.
Iulia posted a heartwarming picture with Salim Khan, where she is seen smiling and resting her head on his shoulder. Along with the picture, she wrote, “Happy birthday to one of my favourite person in the world ❤️ Who made me feel like home in India 🤗 forever grateful.The legend Salim Khan, the man who has created the most beautiful and strong legacy – a loving and united family. May u be blessed with good health, love and joy always, may u always inspire and share your wisdom. May u create more and more great stories ❤️ #respect #love.”
Salman Khan has often maintained that he is single, but his close friendship with Iulia Vantur keeps his personal life in the spotlight. The duo has been spotted together at various family events and public appearances, leading to ongoing speculation about their relationship. While neither has confirmed a romantic involvement, Iulia has openly acknowledged Salman’s influence in her career, even crediting him for encouraging her to explore Bollywood-style singing.
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Salim Khan is celebrated as one-half of the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. Together, they redefined Bollywood storytelling in the 1970s and 1980s with classics like Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975), Zanjeer (1973), and Don (1978). Their iconic scripts introduced the “angry young man” persona, which became a defining archetype in Indian cinema.
After parting ways with Javed Akhtar in the mid-1980s, Salim Khan continued to contribute to Bollywood as an independent writer, penning notable works like Baghban (2003). Today, he is regarded as a pioneer of modern Bollywood and the head of a talented and influential family.
