When Jaya Bachchan got angry with Manoj Kumar for giving a supporting role to Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Roti Kapda Aur Makaan’ and not realising his true potential

Amitabh Bachchan’s journey to stardom wasn’t easy, marked by small roles and industry skepticism. In 1974, his limited screen time in ‘Roti Kapada Aur Makaan’ drew criticism from his wife, Jaya Bachchan, who passionately defended his talent. Earlier, she had famously predicted his future success, defying Rajesh Khanna’s doubts.