Amazon’s docu-series Angry Young Men on the phenomenal partnership of Salim and Javed has so much to say about the screenwriting superstar duo. Veteran actor Dharmendra who was part of Salim-Javed’s most successful collaboration Sholay regrets turning down Zanjeer. “When I read the script, I could see it was a fabulous opportunity for any actor. Contrary to what has been written, I didn’t say ‘no’ to Zanjeer because I had no songs. What nonsense! In Yaadon Ki Baraat, which was released at the same time as Zanjeer, and was also written by Salim-Javed, I had no songs to sing. I happily did it. In any case, I was not comfortable lip-syncing songs” So, what was the real reason for Dharamji’s refusal to do Zanjeer? “I will tell you. It was a vow I made to a very dear aunt of mine. She was hurt by Prakash Mehra’s behaviour, and she made me promise I wouldn’t work with him. For me, family ties have always been more important than films. Anyway, I am glad Amit (Bachchan) did Zanjeer. It made his career.”