The buzz around Eid releases intensifies as Ramadan progresses, with Salman Khan movies historically leading the charge. This time, the spotlight shifts to Salim Khan, the veteran writer behind Sholay and Deewaar, admitted to Lilavati Hospital after a health setback. Bollywood’s elite are visiting, but Salim’s enduring legacy lies in his razor-sharp rebuttals to cultural critics.
When fatwas targeted movie releases on Eid, Salim flipped the script. ‘Why single out filmmakers? Punish viewers too, and watch the business crumble,’ he retorted. Eid’s theater frenzy, he argued, underscores Muslims’ love for cinema—crucial for an industry pouring crores into productions.
Salim pivoted to Islamic principles: love, empathy, not retribution. He portrayed Eid screenings as festive extensions of family togetherness, a staple since Bollywood’s dawn. No religious affront, just pure entertainment aligning with holiday cheer.
His family life mirrors this philosophy—blending Hindu rituals seamlessly. As recovery unfolds, Salim’s voice endures, advocating tolerance. In a fragmented society, his stance on faith’s inclusive heart reaffirms why Eid remains cinema’s pinnacle moment.