Amitabh Bachchan recalls facing criticism for his height, even thrown out of set: ‘Tum bahut lambe ho, ghar jaao’
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Amitabh Bachchan is often considered one of the best actors in Indian cinema. The star is known for his prolific work, having acted in numerous languages and won multiple awards for his body of work. But as the star recalls, it was not always this easy when he started off in the industry decades ago. The veteran star, currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, shared how he faced rejection and continued to struggle as a young star in the industry.
Adding to this, Amitabh Bachchan is currently hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) Season 18. What Amitabh shared Amitabh was in conversation with Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallists Lovlina Borgohain, Jhandu Kumar, Sharmila Dhankar and Asmita Dey in a special episode of KBC. Asmita asked if Amitabh also had to face scolding on set like athletes when they make mistakes during training. In response, the star candidly opened up about his struggle.
Meanwhile, He shared, “Humko badi daant padti hain, shuru-shuru mein toh bahut padi thi. ‘Tumko kuch aata nahi hai, acting-wacting, tum bahut lambe ho, jaake ghar jaao.’(I used to get scolded a lot. In the beginning, I was scolded immensely. They would tell me, ‘You don't know anything about acting, you are too tall, go back home’)."
Notably, Amitabh went on to add, "Then when I finally got work, they would say, ‘Okay, fine, stand over there and say the dialogue.’ They would ask, ‘Is this any way to deliver a dialogue?’ They would scold and correct me, and slowly, I improved."
As per the latest buzz, He also shared that he was scolded once for being late. “Usually, I try to reach the shoot on time. Once, I was late. The director was standing outside the set. I arrived in someone else's car because I did not have one at the time. When I reached, the director saw me and shared the shooting had been packed up. He told me, ‘Get out of here,’ and asked me to leave," he concluded.
In further updates, KBC premiered on August 10, at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, with weekday episodes airing Monday to Friday. The new season is built around the theme ‘Sochna Padega’.
On top of that, On the work front, Amitabh was last seen in Kalki 2898 AD . Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie also starred Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. Big B's portrayal of Ashwatthama in the sci-fi drama won hearts, and the movie became a massive success, grossing over ₹ 1,000 crore rupees worldwide. He is currently shooting for the sequel.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times