Amitabh Bachchan recalled early career rejections on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, saying producers warned that his height and facial proportions would deter leading actresses. He explained he grew hair to make his face appear fuller. The veteran's breakthrough came with Zanjeer, and he is now hosting KBC 18 while preparing to reprise Ashwatthama in the Kalki 2898 AD sequel.
