India, Oct. 7 -- Before Amitabh Bachchan became Bollywood's iconic Angry Young Man, the actor struggled to find a foothold in the industry. His towering height and distinctive appearance, which later became part of his screen persona, were initially seen as drawbacks. Big B has now recalled how producers once told him that his physical appearance could make it difficult for him to find a leading lady willing to work opposite him.

In a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, a contestant named Vinamra, whose grandfather was a film distributor, spoke about Amitabh Bachchan's signature hairstyle and long sideburns, which became closely associated with his image during the 1970s. The actor then recalled his early days in the industry and...