A fresh controversy has emerged in Bollywood surrounding the original creative input and credit for the film OMG 2. Actor Paresh Rawal recently asserted that the fundamental idea behind the movie originated from him, yet he did not receive proper acknowledgement. Director Amit Rai has now responded to these claims with a firm rebuttal, emphasizing that his contribution as both the writer and the helmer of the project is absolute and documented.
Amit Rai Responds to Claims
Addressing the allegations, Amit Rai questioned the basis upon which such claims were being made. He highlighted that he was involved in every stage of the film's journey, from conceiving the narrative to delivering the final product. According to Rai, the ultimate proof of authorship lies in the official certification from the Screenwriters Association, which clearly attributes the screenplay to him. He expressed that while he holds Paresh Rawal in high regard as a senior actor, the claims lack any factual merit.
Responsibility Lies with the Production House
The filmmaker suggested that these assertions are highly personal and should be addressed by the film's producers or Akshay Kumar, rather than being directed at him. Rai quipped, "He has woken up very late," pointing out that the film had long since concluded its production and release phase. While maintaining that he does not intend to disrespect a seasoned performer, Rai insisted that he must defend the integrity of his creative work and the efforts that went into crafting the movie.
The Version Presented by Paresh Rawal
In a previous media interaction, Paresh Rawal provided his perspective on the origin of the film. He claimed that he had shared a story concept with Amit Rai centered on a father-son duo grappling with the consequences of a viral video. Rawal stated that he acted as a guide for the screenplay, offering inputs to improve the script. Furthermore, he claimed that his initial approach for the lead role of the biker character included actors like Ajay Devgn and Salman Khan, as he specifically wanted to avoid confusing the project with the original OMG franchise.
Shifting Narrative Choices
Paresh Rawal also alleged that the transformation of the protagonist from a tour guide at Khajuraho temple to a priest at Mahakaleshwar temple was his own suggestion. He claimed that after discussing the project, he was informed that the story was being developed as a sequel to OMG, with Akshay Kumar taking the lead. Rawal expressed dissatisfaction at being kept out of the loop regarding the film's final title and direction. The conflicting accounts have left the audience and the industry waiting to see how this dispute over creative ownership progresses.
