What was the name of the iconic Bollywood duo composed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, known for writing the screenplays and dialogues for films such as 'Sholay', 'Deewar', and 'Zanjeer'?
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The correct answer is A. Salim-Javed. Salim-Javed was a legendary Bollywood duo composed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who are widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful screenwriting duos in Indian cinema. They are known for writing the screenplays and dialogues for iconic films such as 'Sholay', 'Deewar', and 'Zanjeer', which are considered some of the greatest films in Bollywood history. Their collaborations with prominent directors like Ramesh Sippy and Prakash Mehra resulted in some of the most memorable and enduring films of the 1970s.