Did Akshay Kumar quit non-veg while shooting for OMG - Oh My God? More deets inside
1 year, 8 months ago

Did Akshay Kumar quit non-veg while shooting for OMG - Oh My God? More deets inside

India TV News  

Akshay Kumar is all geared up for the release of his upcoming flick OMG 2. In the first installment of the franchise OMG - Oh My God, released in 2012, he played Lord Krishna. But did you know that the actor was so deeply connected with the role of Lord Krishna that he quit eating non-veg till the time he was shooting for the film? Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia usually remains away from the limelight and his professional concerns but she couldn't stop herself from requesting him after the actor told her about the film. Unlike the first chapter, Akshay Kumar will be seen playing Lord Shiva in this one.

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‘Kannappa’: Akshay Kumar poses as Lord Shiva in first look
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Kannappa’: Akshay Kumar poses as Lord Shiva in first look

The Hindu  

The makers of Kannappa have released the first look of Akshay Kumar from the movie. In the poster, Akshay Kumar is seen as Lord Shiva, carrying a trident and a drum, symbols of the Hindu deity. Om Namah Shivaya!#LordShivaॐ #HarHarMahadevॐpic.twitter.com/OclB6u18TH — Akshay Kumar January 20, 2025 Akshay Kumar had previously played Shiva in Oh My God 2, starring Pankaj Tripathi. …

Akshay Kumar was not sure about playing a God in OMG, Umesh Shukla reveals why
1 year, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar was not sure about playing a God in OMG, Umesh Shukla reveals why

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Umesh Shukla has said that Akshay Kumar was initially not too sure of playing the role of Lord Krishna in their 2012 film OMG – Oh My God!, because Amitabh Bachchan as God did not really do wonders in God Tussi Great Ho. Akshay Kumar first played the role of God in Umesh Shukla's OMG Oh My God! Umesh …

OMG2 releases with an A certificate: Movie uses Hindu Gods and themes to 'educate' the public about issues of sex and masturbation
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG2 releases with an A certificate: Movie uses Hindu Gods and themes to 'educate' the public about issues of sex and masturbation

Op India  

Film OMG 2 starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam in the lead roles has been released in the theatres on August 11. The Amit Rai directorial has been given an ‘Adults Only’ certification by the Central Board of Film Certification, that too after 27 alterations were asked to be made which includes tweaking Akshay Kumar’s character of Lord …

OMG 2 Twitter reviews: Akshay Kumar film called 'brave and bold', grabs attention for 'sensitive, uncomfortable' topic
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2 Twitter reviews: Akshay Kumar film called 'brave and bold', grabs attention for 'sensitive, uncomfortable' topic

Hindustan Times  

Oh My God 2 is a follow-up to the 2012 film OMG - Oh My God, which starred Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. Twitter reviews OMG 2 A person wrote on Twitter or X about the Amit Rai directorial, "OMG 2 review in one word: mind blowing. Literally gave GOOSEBUMPS.” OMG 2 is ‘bold, brave, progressive’ Others called the film …

OMG 2: Akshay Kumar unveils new clip of his character ahead of release
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2: Akshay Kumar unveils new clip of his character ahead of release

India TV News  

OMG 2, starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam, is all set to be released on Friday. Watch the clip: In the clip, he can be heard saying ''Aag laga dunga pure sheher ko agar mera samaan nahi mila. Tum sab mera gussa nahi jante, pichli bar jab garam hua tha tab 13 din lage the thanda hone mein.'' …

OMG 2 trailer: Akshay Kumar as Shiva's messenger is here to help Pankaj Tripathi save his son. Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2 trailer: Akshay Kumar as Shiva's messenger is here to help Pankaj Tripathi save his son. Watch

Hindustan Times  

After much delay, the trailer of OMG 2 is finally here. Starring Akshay Kumar as a ‘messenger of Shiva’, the film is a story of a man's fight for the right to education of his son. The trailer begins with Lord Shiva asking his loyal Nandi to send one of his messengers to the aid of Pankaj's Kanti Sharan Mudgal's …

OMG 2 Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi Fights For Son's 'Vulgar Act'; Akshay Kumar Turns Lord Shiva's Messenger
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2 Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi Fights For Son's 'Vulgar Act'; Akshay Kumar Turns Lord Shiva's Messenger

News 18  

OMG 2 trailer: Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 has released a new trailer just a couple of days after it was reported that the film has been certified ‘Adults Only’. Watch the trailer below: OMG 2 was certified after it made 27 changes suggested by the Censor Board. Also added a dialogue ‘Nandi mere bhakt… Jo agya prabhu," deleted of …

OMG 2 Trailer Live Updates: Akshay Kumar Cancels Trailer Release In Wake of Nitin Desai's Death, Says 'This Is A Huge Loss'
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2 Trailer Live Updates: Akshay Kumar Cancels Trailer Release In Wake of Nitin Desai's Death, Says 'This Is A Huge Loss'

News 18  

OMG 2 Trailer LIVE Updates: The release of Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 trailer has been cancelled in the wake of veteran art director Nitin Desai’s death. Directed and written by Amit Rai, OMG 2 also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam Dhar, Govind Namdev and Arun Govil in key roles. The makers of OMG 2 released a one-minute-26-second teaser of …

Akshay Kumar won’t play Shiva: OMG 2 heavily censored before release
1 year, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar won’t play Shiva: OMG 2 heavily censored before release

Live Mint  

In a significant shift, Akshay Kumar's role in OMG 2 was changed from portraying Shiva to embodying the Messenger of God. OMG 2, which was initially rooted in Ujjain, underwent a fascinating transformation as its setting was moved to an entirely fictional location, Bollywood Hungama reported. Moreover, in an essential dialogue, references to revered religious elements such as Shivling, Shri …

Watch: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi's 'OMG 2' trailer to be out on THIS date
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi's 'OMG 2' trailer to be out on THIS date

India Today  

Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi's 'OMG 2' is one of the most awaited films of this year. The movie is the sequel to 2012 hit film 'OMG - Oh My God', which featured Akshay and Paresh Rawal. 'OMG 2' TRAILER TO BE OUT ON THIS DATE A while ago, Akshay Kumar shared a new glimpse of his upcoming movie 'OMG …

OMG 2 Song Har Har Mahadev Out: Akshay Kumar Performs Shiv Tandav, Gives Major Goosebumps; Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

OMG 2 Song Har Har Mahadev Out: Akshay Kumar Performs Shiv Tandav, Gives Major Goosebumps; Watch

News 18  

Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 is surely one of the most highly anticipated films. The first movie of the franchise starred Paresh Rawal in which he lodges a case against God and Akshay Kumar plays Lord Krishna. The teaser for OMG 2 was released recently in which Akshay was seen essaying the role of Lord Shiva, while Pankaj Tripathi was …

OMG 2 Song Oonchi Oonchi Waadi: Akshay Kumar Drops First Track, Teases REAL Plot of Film; Watch
1 year, 8 months ago

OMG 2 Song Oonchi Oonchi Waadi: Akshay Kumar Drops First Track, Teases REAL Plot of Film; Watch

News 18  

Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi starrer Oh My God 2 is one of the most-awaited movies. Titled Oonchi Oonchi Waadi, the song talks about having faith in the divine Lord Shiva and stars Pankaj Tripathi, Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam. A sequel to the much-celebrated OMG-Oh My God, OMG2 is a social comedy/drama starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi and Yami …

Did You Know Akshay Kumar Quit Non-Veg After Signing OMG? Here's Why
1 year, 8 months ago

Did You Know Akshay Kumar Quit Non-Veg After Signing OMG? Here's Why

News 18  

Akshay Kumar had once revealed that playing Lord Krishna in OMG: Oh My God! It was reported that Akshay Kumar had quit non-veg after signing OMG: Oh My God! Akshay’s mother apparently told the actor to continue with his vegetarian diet till he completed shooting for the film. Akshay Kumar’s Lord Shiva avatar from Oh My God 2 has received …

OMG 2 teaser out: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi look enthralling | WATCH
1 year, 8 months ago

OMG 2 teaser out: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi look enthralling | WATCH

India TV News  

OMG: Oh My God 2, the highly-anticipated film starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam, has created hype among cinema buffs. OMG 2 teaser out now The teaser gives a glimpse of the characters played by Pankaj Tripathi, Akshay Kumar, and Yami Gautam. The makers also released a video revealing Akshay Kumar's look. Take a look: Bankrolled by Akshay …

OMG 2 teaser to be out on 11 July, Akshay Kumar in role of Lord Shiva: Watch
1 year, 8 months ago

OMG 2 teaser to be out on 11 July, Akshay Kumar in role of Lord Shiva: Watch

Live Mint  

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar announced that the teaser of OMG 2 will be released on 11 July, a month before the release of the film on 11 August. The poster of the upcoming film was released by Akshay Kumar last week, in which he can be seen as Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar unveiled the date while presenting a brief video …

Akshay Kumar shares closeup look as Lord Shiva from OMG 2, sticks to original release date amid clash with Gadar 2
1 year, 8 months ago

Akshay Kumar shares closeup look as Lord Shiva from OMG 2, sticks to original release date amid clash with Gadar 2

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar has shared a new poster of his upcoming film, OMG 2. Sharing the new poster, Akshay wrote on Instagram, “Bas kuch dino mein OMG 2 in theatres on August 11. Reactions to Akshay's OMG 2 look Reacting to his look, Akshay's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan co-star Tiger Shroff wrote, “paaji )brother)” along with a fire emoji in the …

OMG 2: Akshay Kumar looks unrecognisable as Shiva, film to clash with Sunny Deol's Gadar 2
1 year, 9 months ago

OMG 2: Akshay Kumar looks unrecognisable as Shiva, film to clash with Sunny Deol's Gadar 2

India TV News  

The sequel of Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer Oh My God, which released in 2012, is here. While the first part featured the 'Khiladi' actor as Lord Krishna, he will be seen as Lord Shiva in Oh My God 2, which also stars Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi in lead roles. What's worrisome for fans is -- OMG 2 …

Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam dance their hearts out in new ad
2 years, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam dance their hearts out in new ad

Hindustan Times  

Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam have been cast together for the first time in the upcoming film Oh My God 2. Sharing the commercial on Instagram, Akshay Kumar wrote, “Thand ko halke mein liya kya? Bata rahe hain bhari padega.” He later added, “Sardi ke maje loot lo nahi to lut jaoge.” The commercial shows Yami and Akshay as a …

Akshay Kumar begins filming OMG 2, shares posters
3 years, 4 months ago

Akshay Kumar begins filming OMG 2, shares posters

India Today  

Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Oh My God 2 in Madhya Pradesh. AKSHAY KUMAR SHARES POSTERS OF OMG 2 Earlier, it was reported that Arun Govil will be playing Lord Ram in Oh My God 2. Sharing the posters of OMG 2 on Twitter, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Karta kare na kar sake Shiv kare so hoye. @TripathiiPankaj @yamigautam @AmitBrai …

'OMG' effect: Right wing group thwarts opening by Akshay
12 years, 5 months ago

'OMG' effect: Right wing group thwarts opening by Akshay

Firstpost  

A right wing Hindu outfit has opposed inviting Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for inaugurating the forthcoming IFFI, scheduled in Goa from November 20, claiming his recent film Oh My God allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Panaji: A right wing Hindu outfit has opposed inviting Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for inaugurating the forthcoming IFFI, scheduled in Goa from November 20, claiming his …

Paresh Rawal gearing up for sequel of 'Oh My God'
12 years, 6 months ago

Paresh Rawal gearing up for sequel of 'Oh My God'

India TV News  

Mumbai, Sep 13: With sequels being the latest flavour of Bollywood, actor-producer Paresh Rawal has started working on the second instalment of his yet to be released Akshay Kumar starrer film ‘Oh My God'. The critically and commercially acclaimed play was adapted in Hindi as ‘Krishna vs Kanhaiya', in which Rawal had acted.The film tells the story of an atheist …

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