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Exclusive | Paresh Rawal reacts to OMG 2 controversy: Akshay Kumar se meri koi problem nahi hai

Exclusive | Paresh Rawal reacts to OMG 2 controversy: Akshay Kumar se meri koi problem nahi hai

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Whose story was it anyway? Oh My God 2 (2023) finds itself creating headlines as the chatter grows. It all started with actor Paresh Rawal, who claimed on a podcast that OMG 2’s story was his idea, but he was not duly credited. And then, the film’s co producer Ashwin Varde and director Amit Rai, both refuted it. In fact, Ashwin alleged that Paresh tried making a film similar to the OMG universe under a different name, claiming the film’s IP rights lie with him, and tried to sideline Akshay Kumar, the film’s lead actor. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal When HT City reaches out to Paresh, he straightaway denies having any issues with Akshay. “Arre bhaiya, Akshay and I are doing Bhagam Bhag 2 next, which is Ashwin’s film. Bhooth Bangla bhi ki abhi. Meri Akshay se genuinely koi problem nahi hai. Why would I? Akshay had tried to convince me to do OMG 2 as well, I told him it’s not the right subject, it won’t be palatable if we insert Gods in the …

OMG 2 director Amit Rai reacts to Paresh Rawal’s viral claim of being denied credit

OMG 2 director Amit Rai reacts to Paresh Rawal’s viral claim of being denied credit

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Veteran actor Paresh Rawal recently grabbed headlines and sparked a controversy after claiming that the concept of OMG 2 was originally his idea. He also alleged that despite it being his story, the makers made the movie without giving him credit. Following the claims, the producer of the film, Ashwin Varde, had shared a long statement rejecting Rawal’s remarks. Now, the writer-director of OMG 2, Amit Rai, has reacted to his comments. Amit Rai reacts to Paresh Rawal’s claim While talking to Hindustan Times, Amit Rai said, “Wo kis tathya ke adhaar pe ye keh rahe hai? First, he needs to answer this. He is merely making a claim. Kehne ko to wo kuch bhi keh sakte hai. Wo bade actor hai, I cannot go up to an actor of his stature and ask why is he saying this (On what basis is he saying this? First, he needs to answer this. He is merely making a claim. He can say anything. He is a big actor; I cannot go up to an actor of …

Paresh Rawal said Akshay Kumar didn’t give him OMG 2 credit; director slams him: ‘Why now?’ | Bollywood News

Paresh Rawal said Akshay Kumar didn’t give him OMG 2 credit; director slams him: ‘Why now?’ | Bollywood News

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Earlier this week, actor Paresh Rawal sparked controversy by claiming that the central idea for OMG 2 originated with him, but was taken away and turned into a franchise film without his consent. He alleged that he was never credited for the concept and claimed the project underwent a major transformation after Akshay Kumar came on board. According to Rawal, the film was initially conceived as a standalone story about a father and son, and not as a sequel to the 2012 hit OMG – Oh My God. ‘I am the writer of OMG 2’: Amit Rai Now, OMG 2 writer-director Amit Rai has responded to the allegations. In an Conversation with Variety India, Rai categorically denied Rawal’s claims and maintained that the film was entirely his creation. “I am the writer of OMG 2; it is my story and script, and I have only directed it. I don’t know what new thing Paresh sir is saying. I have a lot of respect for him. I respect his work; I am a big fan of …

OMG 2 producer slams Paresh Rawal’s claims that the film was his idea

OMG 2 producer slams Paresh Rawal’s claims that the film was his idea

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Actor Paresh Rawal recently made some shocking claims alleging that the idea of OMG 2 was originally his and that he wasn’t given credit for the same. The veteran actor further alleged that he did not want to make the film as OMG 2 and hence did not want Akshay Kumar to join the project. When asked how it reached Akshay, the actor said that it probably reached him through producer Ashwin Varde, who was present at one of the early discussions. Now, the producer has broken his silence on the matter. OMG producer Ashwin Varde reacts to Paresh Rawal’s claims Reacting to Paresh Rawal’s claims, Ashwin Varde said, “The accusations made by Paresh Rawal in a recent podcast pertaining to OMG-2 are shocking, untrue and unsubstantiated. These allegations leave me with no option but to publicly set the record straight. I would like to share my version of the journey of OMG-2, as it really happened.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …

‘Even Naseeruddin Shah’s enemies respect him’: Paresh Rawal despite political differences | Bollywood News

‘Even Naseeruddin Shah’s enemies respect him’: Paresh Rawal despite political differences | Bollywood News

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6 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 07:22 PM IST Paresh Rawal served as a Member of Parliament for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2014 to 2019, while veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has often been critical of the ruling party and its politics. Despite their ideological differences, Rawal has always spoken about Shah with immense admiration, once saying, “Even Naseeruddin Shah’s enemies admire him. There is something about him that doesn’t let you take your eyes off him.” In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Rawal reflected on his admiration for Shah, his influence as an actor, and how political differences have never affected their mutual respect. The conversation began with Rawal discussing his performance as a blind man in Aankhen. He revealed that he drew inspiration from Shah’s acclaimed performance in Sparsh. “I watched Sparsh multiple times while doing Aankhen. I haven’t seen any actor portray a blind man as beautifully as Naseeruddin Shah did in Indian cinema. There is a sparkle in the eyes of a person who is blind. It may sound …

‘Nothing short of a theft’: Producer slams Paresh Rawal over ‘shocking’ OMG 2 claims | Bollywood News

‘Nothing short of a theft’: Producer slams Paresh Rawal over ‘shocking’ OMG 2 claims | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s recent claim that OMG 2 was his idea and that he was never credited for it has left social media buzzing. While the film’s lead actor Akshay Kumar has not responded to the remarks, producer Ashwin Varde has weighed in on the controversy, alleging that Paresh was “trying to make a version of OMG under a different name, which is unethical and unprofessional.” During a chat with Pinkvilla, Varde shared, “The accusations made by Paresh Rawal in a recent podcast pertaining to OMG 2 are shocking, untrue and unsubstantiated. These allegations leave me with no option but to publicly set the record straight. I would like to share my version of the journey of OMG 2, as it really happened.” The producer further added, “It was senior actor Pavan Malhotra who first recommended writer-director Amit Rai’s name to me. I had worked with Malhotra in Mubarakan, a film that I produced. I met Amit for a completely different film. Post that, Amit and I became friends and we’d often meet at …

Exclusive | OMG 2: Amit Rai questions Paresh Rawal’s claims of not getting credit for film’s idea: Kis aadhaar pe…?

Exclusive | OMG 2: Amit Rai questions Paresh Rawal’s claims of not getting credit for film’s idea: Kis aadhaar pe…?

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Oh My God 2 director Amit Rai has rubbished Paresh Rawal’s claims that the latter gave the idea of the film but was not given the due credit. Amit has questioned the basis on which Paresh has made these claims. Amit Rai has questioned Paresh Rawal’s claims that OMG 2 was the actor’s idea. He tells us, “Wo kis tathya ke adhaar pe ye keh rahe hai? First he needs to answer this. He is merely making a claim. Kehne ko to wo kuch bhi keh sakte hai. Wo bade actor hai, I cannot go up to an actor of his stature and and ask why is he saying this.” Comparing OMG 2, which is led by Akshay Kumar, to that of raising a child, Amit says “Jaha tak mujhe yaad hai ki, us film ka janak bhi main hi hun, uska karta bhi main hi hun, school bhejne wala bhi main hi hun aur college bhejne wala bhi main hi hun.” To proof of that is the certificate from screenwriter association and the stamp …

Exclusive| OMG 2 producer Ashwin Varde blasts Paresh Rawal’s no credit claim: What he tried nothing short of theft…

Exclusive| OMG 2 producer Ashwin Varde blasts Paresh Rawal’s no credit claim: What he tried nothing short of theft…

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The controversy around Oh My God 2 is getting bigger by the day. It all began when actor Paresh Rawal, in an interview to Vickey Lalwani, alleged that the story and idea for OMG 2 was his, but he was not given his due credit. Interestingly, his wife Swaroop Paresh Rawal was credited as co-producer on it. OMG 2 was a spiritual sequel to the 2012 original Oh My God! which had featured Paresh alongside Akshay Kumar. Ashwin Varde, Paresh Rawal Now, OMG 2’s co producer Ashwin Varde has reacted strongly to Paresh’s accusations. He says his allegations are “untrue” and “unsubstantiated”. Ashwin says it was Amit Rai, OMG 2’s director, who had narrated OMG 2’s subject initially to him, “When I first heard it, my immediate reaction was that this subject resembled the format of OMG totally. Then, Amit told me that he had written it in the OMG format because Paresh Rawal had asked him to stay as close to OMG as possible in terms of the narrative. Paresh had worked with him …

Paresh Rawal claims Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2 was his idea: ‘Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Karan Johar also knew it’

Paresh Rawal claims Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2 was his idea: ‘Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Karan Johar also knew it’

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Akshay Kumar-starrer OMG 2 (2023) was a critically acclaimed film that also achieved box-office success. In a recent interaction, Paresh Rawal claimed that the film’s concept and idea originally came from him and that he developed the story that eventually became a part of the Oh My God! franchise. However, he alleged that despite coming up with the film’s concept and story, he was not given credit for it. Paresh Rawal says Akshay Kumar-starrer OMG 2 was his idea. Paresh on developing the idea that became OMG 2 Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Paresh shared that he approached filmmaker Amit Rai, the director of Road to Sangam, and shared an idea for a film with him. Paresh was clear from the beginning that since he wasn’t a writer, he would not write the film but would contribute ideas and help identify where they were going wrong. Paresh shared that the story he had developed with Amit centred on a schoolboy who gets caught masturbating, following which a video of the incident goes viral and makes his …

Paresh Rawal says his exit had nothing to do with Akshay Kumar

Paresh Rawal says his exit had nothing to do with Akshay Kumar

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Paresh Rawal on Hera Pheri 3 feud In a recent interaction with Vickey Lalwani, Paresh Rawal revealed why he exited the project. Dismissing rumours of a fallout with Akshay, he said, “No, it wasn’t about, ‘I’m uncomfortable working with Akshay Kumar.’ It was a contractual obligation. If I were to do the film, I needed the approval of Firoz (Nadiadwala, producer) because he is the sole owner of the Hera Pheri franchise, and also of other films like Awara Paagal Deewana, Welcome, and all of that. Until I had his approval, I simply couldn’t commit. When the legal notice came, I thought, ‘Why am I getting dragged into legal issues? Am I here to enjoy making a film or to get caught up in this?’ I told myself I didn’t want to be a part of it anymore.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …