Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 has a Sunny Deol starrer Gadar 2 connection

Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 and Sunny Deol’s film Gadar 2 made their theatrical debut on August 11. Despite the competition, both the films are expected to earn good numbers at the box-office. In between this, the fans have also spotted a Gadar 2 connection in OMG 2. 

2 things you need to know 

• OMG 2 is the sequel of 2012 film OMG. 
• Gadar 2, on the other hand, is a follow up story to the 2001 film Gadar. 

Akshay Kumar pays homage to Gadar 2 

In a scene in OMG 2, Akshay Kumar, who portrays a messenger of Lord Shiva,  can be seen relaxing under a tree while sipping bhaang and singing the song Udja Kale Kawan from Gadar 2.  

Akshay’s character gives Pankaj Tripathi some philosophical advice in the same scenario, while he is trying to find a way to defend his son in court on the next hearing. It appears that the actor’s rendition of Udja Kale Kawan is a direct reference of the films' simultaneous release.

(Both Gadar 2 and OMG 2 released in theatres in the Independance day weekend | Image: Instagram)

What is OMG 2 and Gadar 2 about? 

OMG 2 centres on the issue of sex education in the Indian educational system. The Amit Rai-helmed film also stars Yami Gautam Dhar, Arun Govil, and Govind Namdev in addition to Kumar and Tripathi. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) awarded it a 'A' rating.

On the other hand, directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2 is set in Lahore against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The film will take place 17 years after the events of its prequel Gadar. Along with Sunny and Ameesha, Utkarsh Sharma will also be back to reprise his role of Jeete, Tara and Sakina’s son.