Paresh Rawal Claims OMG 2 Was Based on His Original Idea

Veteran actor Paresh Raw Rawal has publicly claimed that the concept for the film OMG 2 originated with him, and that the project was altered significantly after star Akshay Kumar joined the cast. Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Raw Rawal said he had approached director Amit Rai with the idea after watching Rai’s earlier film Road to Sangam and that the story was meant to be an educational comedy rather than a sequel featuring a divine figure.

Raw Rawal explained that the original script revolved around a boy who is caught masturbating, a video of which goes viral and devastates his life. The boy’s father, a tourist guide at Khajuraho, is suggested by Rai to become a part‑time priest at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, adding a religious backdrop that the actor later said was removed when the film was reworked. He noted that the team had consulted sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari to keep the narrative tasteful, and that the project was never intended to be a sequel to the 2010 hit OMG.

According to Raw Rawal, the film’s original premise involved a biker who would guide the father, not a godly character. He contrasted this with the first OMG, where a divine figure appears because the plot centers on a case against God. He added that he had even considered Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan for the biker role before deciding against Akshay Kumar to avoid the impression that the film was a direct sequel.

Raw Rawal said he later learned that Akshay Kumar became interested in the project after the script reached him via producer Ashwin Varde. He recalled a meeting with Vipul Shah of Optimystix where the decision to cast Kumar was confirmed. Despite Kumar’s request to join the film, Raw Rawal declined, citing that the script had been altered beyond his original vision.

In the interview, Raw Rawal also highlighted that he had not received credit for the story or concept, even though he was closely involved in its early development. He emphasized that the changes made after Kumar’s involvement removed the original educational tone and the absence of a divine character that he had envisioned.