Cinema VinesActor Paresh Rawal has clarified that he never claimed to have written the script for the hit film OMG 2, but rather wanted recognition for an idea he shared with director Amit Rai. In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani’s podcast, Rawal explained that the concept of a sex‑comedy featuring a small child was his, but the screenplay credit belongs to Rai. He added that he did not seek money for the idea, only acknowledgement.
Rawal also addressed rumours of a falling out with co‑star Akshay Kumar. He said he has no issue with Kumar and that they are currently collaborating on Bhagam Bhag 2. “I never had any problem with Akshay,” Rawal told HT City. “I told him it wasn’t the right subject for OMG 2 because inserting gods into a story about sex wouldn’t work. They went ahead anyway, the film succeeded, and I’m happy with that.”
When questioned about the reaction of producer Ashwin Varde and writer Amit Rai after his statement, Rawal said his relationship with Rai is long‑standing and that Rai was the one who turned the idea into a screenplay. He recalled suggesting a meeting with sexologist Prakash Kothari to ensure scientific accuracy. “I never said I wrote the film,” Rawal clarified. “I only wanted credit for the idea.”
Rawal also responded to allegations that he had taken the project to Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, and that he was removed from the sequel for demanding high fees. He denied these claims, stating that the producers retained the intellectual property rights and that he had not approached Kumar about the sequel. “If I wanted to do OMG 2, I would have told Akshay. I didn’t because people would assume it was a sequel when it wasn’t,” Rawal said.
In the end, Rawal reiterated that he has no grudges against Ashwin Varde or Amit Rai and that he is grateful for the opportunity to have contributed an idea that helped shape a successful film. He concluded by noting that actors often offer ideas, and that the final creative decisions rest with the writers and producers.
