Paresh Rawal Claims OMG 2 Was Based on His Original Idea; Says He Walked Away After Script Changes: “There Was No Need for a Divine Character”
Paresh Rawal said he helped shape the film’s early script and brought in a sexologist, but claimed he received no credit for the concept.
- Actor Paresh Rawal claimed he conceptualized the film with director Amit Rai but received no credit after Akshay Kumar joined the production.
- The film was originally conceived as an educational project featuring a biker guide, with Rawal asserting, "There was no need for a divine character," unlike the original OMG.
- Collaborating with Amit Rai and sexologist Prakash Kothari, Rawal initially considered Ajay Devgn or Salman Khan for the lead role to avoid comparisons to the earlier film.
- Neither Akshay Kumar, director Amit Rai nor the producers have publicly responded to Rawal's claims at the time of writing.
- Discussing other projects, Rawal noted, "We'll miss Govinda in Bhagam Bhag 2," adding, "It'll make for a different and unique combination.
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Paresh Rawal has claimed that the original idea behind OMG 2 came from him, adding that the film underwent significant changes after Akshay Kumar came on board. Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, the veteran actor also alleged that he did not receive credit for the story or concept despite being closely involved in its early development. Paresh Rawal recalls developing the original concept Rawal said he first approached filmmaker Amit Rai with the idea…
Actor Paresh Rawal has claimed that the story of "OMG 2" began with an idea he developed with director Amit Rai. He said the film's story later changed and he was not credited for the original concept.
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