Did you know Akshay Kumar recommended Pankaj Tripathi for OMG 2?

Actor Pankaj Tripathi is basking under the success of his latest film, OMG 2 as it is performing well at the box office. Not just this, it is also ruling the hearts of the netizens. Pankaj shared the screen alongside Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam and delivered stunning performances in the sequel to the 2012 film OMG: Oh My God.

Recently, the actor has opened up about his disappointment over the A certification given to the film. He has also revealed how he landed up the role of Kanti Sharan Mudgal.

Akshay Kumar suggested Pankaj Tripathi for the role of Kanti

Pankaj opened up about being casted in the film because of Akshay Kumar. He said, “This film is as much Akshay Kumar’s as it is mine. Because if he weren’t there, making of this film would have been difficult. He took the initiative to back this movie. He’s the one who suggested my name for the role of Kanti. Amit Rai didn’t know much about me. Akshay sir told him, ‘You cast Pankaj Ji. I will talk to him. You just tell him the story.”

OMG 2 revolves around the sensitive subject of sex education, and it entertains as much as it teaches. Speaking of this, the actor also emphasized the idea of picking up the story because it initiates the conversation on sex education.

Pankaj Tripathi expresses his disappointment over A certification for OMG 2

Speaking with News18, the actor expressed his thoughts about the certification and said, “What can I possibly do about it? I am an actor. When we read a film’s script, we know what certificate the film will get from the censor board, so, I was disappointed with the certification. The purpose with which the story was being told was lost with that certification. Because those, for whom, the story was being told won’t be able to watch it. I was very surprised at the decision. But then again, actors don’t have much in their hands. But despite the A certification, people are watching it and are liking it.”

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About OMG 2

OMG 2 stars Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam. The Amit Rai-directed film was released on 11 August and has been receiving rave reviews among the netizens for bringing out a distinct topic on the big screens. Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 witnessed a box office clash with Sunny Deol starrer Gadar 2. Despite the clash, both films are performing exceedingly well at the box office. OMG 2 witnessed stunning growth on the occasion of Independence Day as it took its total collection to Rs.72.27 crores.

Also read: OMG 2 box office collection: Akshay Kumar starrer sees exceptional growth on Independence Day, rakes in a total of Rs 72.27 crores

Vasima Kazi

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