Quick answer: There is no official way for fans to book a personal meeting with Salim Khan, the veteran screenwriter of Sholay and Deewaar and father of Salman Khan. He was 90 years old as of October 2026 and appears in public only occasionally. Your realistic options are to see him at public film events, to write through professional channels if you have a genuine work reason, and to enjoy his work and interviews. Please do not wait outside his family’s home: it is a private residence, and loitering there is unwelcome and can be unsafe.
Who is Salim Khan?
Salim Abdul Rashid Khan, born on 24 November 1935 in Indore, is one of the most influential screenwriters in Hindi cinema. He began as an actor in the 1960s, appearing in minor roles in about two dozen films, before turning to writing. With Javed Akhtar he formed the duo Salim-Javed, who wrote hits such as Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975), Trishul (1978) and Don (1978), and helped create the “angry young man” image that made Amitabh Bachchan a star. The pair split in 1982, and Salim Khan went on to write films such as Naam (1986).
He is married to Salma Khan (born Sushila Charak), the mother of his sons, the actors Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and his daughter Alvira. In 1981 he also married the actor Helen. An earlier version of this page described Helen as his wife immediately before listing his sons, which could suggest she is their mother; she is not. The earlier version also called him mainly “a popular actor”; he is best known as a writer.
In 2024, Amazon Prime Video released Angry Young Men, a three-part documentary series about Salim-Javed’s partnership and careers.
Realistic, respectful ways to see or contact Salim Khan
1. Public film events
Salim Khan has appeared at some film screenings, launches and award functions over the years, often with his family. These are the most realistic places to see him in person. Organisers usually announce major events in the entertainment press. Remember that at his age, appearances are rare, and security and organisers decide who can approach guests. If you do get a moment, keep it brief and polite, and ask before taking a photo.
2. Professional requests through proper channels
If you have a genuine professional reason, such as an interview, a research project or a documentary, the usual route is through the publication, production house or event organiser you are working with, who can approach his family’s representatives formally. Writing a clear, short request that explains who you are and what you are asking for gives you the best chance of a reply, though a reply is not guaranteed.
3. Fan letters
Many fans simply want to say thank you for his films. A short, handwritten note sent through a production company associated with the family is a respectful way to do that. Do not expect a personal reply, and never send money or valuables.
4. Enjoy his work and interviews instead
The best way to get to know Salim Khan is through his films and his own words. Watch the Salim-Javed classics, look for his interviews in the entertainment press, and watch the Angry Young Men documentary, in which he and Javed Akhtar talk about their partnership.
What not to do
- Do not wait outside his home. An earlier version of this article printed his residential address and suggested waiting outside the building all day. We have removed that advice. It is a private family home, and waiting there disturbs the family, other residents and neighbours.
- Do not pay anyone who promises a meeting. Be wary of social media accounts, “agents” or websites that ask for money in return for a meet-and-greet with Salim Khan or any member of his family. Genuine family events do not sell private meetings this way.
- Do not tag along with journalists. The old version suggested going to press conferences “with a popular journalist”. Press events are usually limited to invited or accredited media, so this is not a realistic route for fans.
For more on the family’s best-known star, see our Salman Khan biography and our collection of Salman Khan dialogues. For lines from the films Salim-Javed wrote for Amitabh Bachchan, see our Amitabh Bachchan dialogues, and for the bigger picture, our guide to Bollywood, the Indian movie industry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet Salim Khan personally?
There is no official fan-meeting process. Your best chance of seeing him is at a public film event; a private meeting is very unlikely unless you have a professional reason and go through proper channels.
How old is Salim Khan?
Salim Khan was born on 24 November 1935, so he was 90 years old as of October 2026.
Which famous films did Salim Khan write?
With Javed Akhtar, he wrote Sholay, Deewaar, Zanjeer, Seeta Aur Geeta, Trishul, Don and many more in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Is Helen the mother of Salman Khan?
No. Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan and their sister Alvira are the children of Salim Khan and Salma Khan. Helen, whom Salim Khan married in 1981, is their stepmother.
Did Salim Khan receive the Padma Shri?
He was offered the Padma Shri in 2014 but declined it, saying he deserved a higher honour.
Details checked in October 2026 against Salim Khan’s published career and family record, Salim-Javed’s filmography and the 2024 Angry Young Men documentary. This page gives general guidance only; it does not provide private contact details for anyone.
