Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Paresh Rawal and OMG 2 Director Clash Over Credit
Paresh Rawal, a famous actor, said that the idea for the movie OMG 2 was his, but he wasn't given credit for it.
The director of the movie, Amit Rai, and the producer, Ashwin Varde, said that the movie was entirely Amit's idea and that Paresh's name is in the credits.
They also said that Paresh tried to make a version of the movie without involving Akshay Kumar, who starred in the original OMG.
Paresh said that the original idea was different and that he was not credited for his contribution.
The movie OMG 2 came out in 2023 and stars Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi.
Amit Rai also mentioned that Paresh tried to involve Ajay Devgn in the project, but Ajay refused and advised getting clearance from Akshay Kumar.
Paresh Rawal claimed the central idea for OMG 2 originated with him and that he was not credited for it.
Director Amit Rai denied Rawal's claims, stating that the film was entirely his creation and that Rawal's name is in the opening credits.
Producer Ashwin Varde accused Rawal of attempting to create a separate version of OMG without involving Akshay Kumar.
Rawal alleged that the original concept was significantly different from the final film and that he was denied credit.
OMG 2 was released in 2023 and stars Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, following the 2012 blockbuster OMG – Oh My God, which featured Akshay Kumar alongside Paresh Rawal.
- Who
- Paresh Rawal, Amit Rai, Ashwin Varde, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn
- What
- A dispute over the credit for the concept of OMG 2 and the involvement of Akshay Kumar
- When
- The controversy arose after Paresh Rawal's recent statements, with OMG 2 released in 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- Paresh Rawal claims his idea was not credited, while the director and producer deny these claims and assert the film's origins are solely Amit Rai's work
Paresh Rawal's Perspective
Amit Rai's Perspective
Origin of the Idea
Paresh Rawal's Perspective
Paresh Rawal claims the central idea for OMG 2 originated with him and that he was not credited for it.
Amit Rai's Perspective
Amit Rai denies Rawal's claims, stating that the film was entirely his creation and that Rawal's name is in the opening credits.
Involvement of Akshay Kumar
Paresh Rawal's Perspective
Paresh Rawal allegedly did not want Akshay Kumar to be part of OMG 2 and tried to involve Ajay Devgn instead.
Amit Rai's Perspective
Amit Rai claims that Paresh Rawal attempted to create a separate version of OMG without involving Akshay Kumar, which Ajay Devgn refused to support.
- Paresh Rawal's Claim
- Alleged that OMG 2 was based on his original idea and that he was not credited.
- Amit Rai's Response
- Denied Rawal's claims, stating that the film was entirely his creation and that Rawal's name is in the opening credits.
- Ashwin Varde's Statement
- Accused Rawal of attempting to create a separate version of OMG without involving Akshay Kumar.
- OMG 2 Release Year
- 2023
- OMG 2 Stars
- Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi
- Original OMG Release Year
- 2012
- Original OMG Stars
- Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal
- Amit Rai's Upcoming Film
- Oh My Dogg, releasing on July 31
