Paresh Rawal, a celebrated Bollywood actor, turned down the opportunity to star in the sequel of the iconic film OMG: Oh My God. His decision came as a surprise to many fans who adored his role in the original film. But this wasn’t the first time he walked away from a major project alongside Akshay Kumar.
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The Reason Behind His Exit from ‘OMG 2’
In an old interview with Bollywood Bubble, Paresh Rawal revealed the real reason he refused OMG 2. He openly stated:
> “I didn’t like the story, and I wasn’t happy with how my character was written in the sequel.”
He emphasized that sequels should have strong scripts and should live up to the original. As an example, he cited Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. as a sequel done right.
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Not the First Time: History Repeats with Akshay Kumar
Interestingly, this is not the only time Rawal declined a film with Akshay Kumar. Recently, he also walked out of Hera Pheri 3, citing creative differences.
His sudden decision reportedly led Akshay Kumar to file a legal case, demanding ₹25 crore in damages.
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Ratna Pathak Shah Supports His Decision
During the same interview, actress Ratna Pathak Shah supported Rawal’s opinion. She said that making sequels is a “delicate matter” and requires deep thought and originality.
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OMG 2 Without Paresh Rawal
OMG 2, which was released in 2023, featured Pankaj Tripathi and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles. The film tackled bold and sensitive themes, facing several hurdles from the censor board. However, it still became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.
Fans, while appreciating the film, missed Paresh Rawal’s powerful presence.
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The Impact on Fans and Bollywood
Paresh Rawal’s decision has disappointed many fans who admired his chemistry with Akshay Kumar. His withdrawal from both OMG 2 and Hera Pheri 3 has raised questions about the creative direction of these projects.
Will Bollywood learn to value original storyt
elling over quick sequels? Only time will tell.
