OMG 2 before review panel, CBFC member says 'films with religious themes...'

Akshay Kumar starrer OMG 2 will make its theatrical debut on August 11. Prior to its release, the film was screened by the Central Board of Certification (CBFC). It sent the movie to the review committee. Now, a board member has opened up about the reason behind the same.

2 things you need to know

• OMG 2 stars Pankaj Tripathi and Akshay Kumar in lead roles. 
• The film is directed by Amit Rai. 

CBFC member says following routine process with OMG 2

Amrish Pathak, CBFC Board Member, Delhi Region spoke to Republic Media Network and explained that the decision to refer OMG 2 to a reviewing committee is a routine one. He said, “Whenever any film comes for certification to the Central Board of Film Certification, as a routine process it gets referred to a reviewing committee. The committee reviews the film and based on the findings it suggests required cuts and changes in the film as per rules and regulations.” 

Amrish went on to add that films with religious themes are 'reviewed carefully'.

“In context with the movie OMG-2, there might be some issue, which would have definitely been raised before the film-makers, if the committee would have come across. However, reviewing of the movie and cuts suggestion is a confidential matter that is done behind the doors, it can’t be revealed. But, yes the films having religious themes are reviewed carefully as per provided guidelines,” added the member.. 

(Pankaj Tiwari as Kanti Sharan Mudgal in OMG 2 | Image: Pankaj Tiwari/Instagram)

What's OMG 2 about?

Akshay Kumar will play the role of Lord Shiva in OMG 2, going by the film’s teaser and posters. Pankaj Tripathi, on the other hand, will portray Kanti Sharan Mudgal and Yami Gautam will be seen as a lawyer. While the film's overall concept has been hinted by the creators, the storyline is still under wraps. The prequel to OMG 2, titled OMG, revolved around an atheist (Paresh Rawal) who decides to take legal action against 'God'.  His faith in the almight is restored when Lord Krishna (Akshay Kumar) assists him in exposing fraudulent individuals.