8 Salim-Javed dialogues that made Amitabh Bachchan great

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Salim-Javed 

The mesmerizing duo of screenwriter jodi Salim-Javed has delivered numerous hits with Amitabh Bachchan. Here are some of the popular dialogues that resonate with the audience.  

Don (1978) 

“Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai...” Amitabh Bachchan’s notorious character as a crime lord gave us one of the iconic dialogues written by the Salim-Javed duo.  

Zanjeer (1973)  

"Jab tak baithne ko na kaha jaaye sharafat se khade raho. Yeh police station hai, tumhare baap ka ghar nahi.." Amitabh Bachchan’s fierce role as a police inspector is hard to forget.  

Deewar (1975) 

Amitabh Bachchan’s layered character reflecting the other side of the law delivered us some classic dialogues, including "Main aaj bhi pheke hue paise nahi uthata.."

Trishul (1978)  

This Salim-Javed dialogue, "Mere zakhm jaldi nhin bharte," is among Amitabh Bachchan’s top ones.  Big B delivers this emotionally charged dialogue with his charismatic acting craft. 

Kaala Patthar (1979) 

“Pain is my destiny and I can’t avoid it," this dialogue is delivered by Amitabh’s character Vijay when Raakhee asks him if he wants to numb his pain with an injection.   

Dostana (1980)  

“Ban jaye dushman zamana hamara, salamat rahe Dostana hamara,” this dialogue reflects the friendship and bonding between Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha. 

Deewaar (1975)  

“Aaj mere paas paisa hai, bangla hai, gaadi hai, naukar hai, bank balance hai, kya hai tumhare paas?" This highly popular dialogue by Amitabh Bachchan reflects on materialism.

Don (1978)  

The epic action thriller gives us another iconic dialogue by Senior Bachchan. "Don Zakhmi hai toh kya… phir bhi Don hai.."