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Paresh Rawal Claims He Conceived Akshay Kumar’s OMG 2, Approached Ajay Devgn & Salman Khan
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🗓 17 Jul 2026, 03:34 AM
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Veteran actor Paresh Rawal says he originated the concept for the sequel to OMG, approached Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan, but was not credited when Akshay Kumar produced the film.
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has publicly stated that he was the original creator of the idea for the sequel to the film "OMG: Oh My God".
According to Rawal, he first pitched the concept to fellow actors Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan, hoping they would take it on. Neither actor pursued the project, according to the veteran.
The idea later found a home with Akshay Kumar, who went on to produce and star in "OMG 2". Rawal claims that despite his role in conceiving the story, he did not receive any credit in the final release.
The claim has sparked debate among industry insiders and fans alike, with many questioning how such a prominent concept could be overlooked by the original creator.
According to Rawal, he first pitched the concept to fellow actors Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan, hoping they would take it on. Neither actor pursued the project, according to the veteran.
The idea later found a home with Akshay Kumar, who went on to produce and star in "OMG 2". Rawal claims that despite his role in conceiving the story, he did not receive any credit in the final release.
The claim has sparked debate among industry insiders and fans alike, with many questioning how such a prominent concept could be overlooked by the original creator.