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Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his highly-anticipated film 'OMG 2'. The film is all set to hit the theatres on August 11, 2023, alongside Sunny Deol-starrer 'Gadar 2'. In 'OMG 2', Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of Lord Shiva which is said to be one of the major issues. According to reports, one among the alleged 35 changes that the Censor Board has requested is that Akshay's persona be altered from the god himself to a messenger of Lord Shiva.

Censor Board Asks Akshay Kumar’s Role Of Lord Shiva To Be Replaced To Doot

Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) wants director Amit Rai to change Akshay’s character from Lord Shiva to a Doot (messenger).The modification appears to be one of the 20 alterations and deletions made to the movie by the Censor Board's review committee last week.

OMG 2 Talks About S*x Education In Schools

Following the release of the teaser of 'OMG 2', a post began making the rounds on social media claiming that 'OMG 2' story revolves around homosexuality and required s*x education. The post read, “A gay guy who gets bullied in college and commits suicide. Hurt by it, the college professor (Pankaj Tripathi) tried to make s*x education compulsory so that students could learn and bullying will be reduced. The religious oppose it calling it ‘against God’s will’.”

 
 
 
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ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi's OMG 2 Trailer Receives U/A Certification From CBFC?

OMG 2 Has A Masturbation Scene

'OMG 2' faced over 20 cuts from the censor board. A report in Free Press Journal stated, “While 'OMG 2' speaks about s*x education on the face of it, there is a major conflict in the film that deals with masturbation. While it's an extremely brave subject and tackled with the utmost sensitivity, the CBFC feels that the religious angle could hurt the sentiments of the Indian audience.”

Makers Fight For U/A Certificate

'OMG 2' has been in headlines since the movie received A certification, meaning Adult only, from the CBFC. As the makers urged the censor board to give the film U/A certification, the latter suggested the film undergoes over 20 cuts. 

According to recent reports, 'OMG 2' trailer has received U/A certificate from the Central Board of Certification (CBFC). Additionally, the censor board has proposed that Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Lord Shiva be changed to that of a doot (messenger).

 
 
 
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The decision by the 'OMG 2' producers to tweak sequences rather than delete them begs the issue of whether they will still be able to obtain the U/A certification they are striving for after making the requested adjustments. 

Gadar 2 Vs OMG 2

Recently, Sunny Deol was asked to share his thoughts on 'Gadar 2' clashing with Akshay Kumar’s 'OMG 2'. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the actor said, “Gadar did ₹100 crore plus (at the box office), while Lagaan did much lesser. I don’t understand why people compare – whether it’s from the business or likeability point. Gadar didn’t have the perception, people thought it is this masala film, yeh purani type ki picture hai, purane type ke gaane hai (People thought Gadar is old sort of film with old songs). On the other hand, people thought Lagaan was classic, etc. The so-called people who talk about films had run down Gadar completely. It went on to become a people’s film, and they loved it. At award shows, I remember that they made a spoof of 'Gadar', but we weren’t bothered by it. It has happened with some of my other films too, like Ghayal and Dil, which clashed. There is no comparison, but people like to do it.”

He further noted, “What I am trying to say is that jo film zyada acchi hoti hai phir bhi aap usko doosre films ke barabari mein le aatey ho. Jis cheez ki barabari nahin hai, mat karo (Why must people compare a good film with others. Films that have no comparison should not be pitted against each other).”

Pankaj Tripathi Replies:

Pankaj Tripathi, in a conversation with Hindustan Times, said, “I don’t worry about anything else other than acting. If four films are released (on the same day), and all four of them are good, toh wo sab chalengi. I don’t really bother about how many screens we have got. I’m not even aware where my film will be released. My job is to act and I don’t have any idea about the business side of the film.”

About OMG 2

'OMG 2' stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam Dhar in the lead roles. The upcoming Indian Hindi language satirical comedy-drama film written and directed by Amit Rai. The film is scheduled to hit the theatres on August 11, 2023.