Here's why Paresh Rawal turned down 'OMG 2' sequel

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar starrer ‘OMG 2’ is at its peak, unfortunately, Paresh Rawal will not be part of the sequel.

However, the actor opened up about why he refused to reprise his role as Kanji Lalji Mehta in the sequel of his hit 2012 flick ‘OMG: Oh My God!’.

During a conversation with an entertainment portal, the veteran actor shared that when the makers of the movie had approached him he refused to be a part of the sequel because he didn’t like the story. For him, if the character is not captivating, he does not for the role even if it’s a sequel.

While adding more to why he turned down the sequel, Paresh Rawal said that if someone wants to make a sequel to a successful film, it should be made the way Rajkumar Hirani does. ‘Take examples like ‘Munna Bhai MMBS’ and its sequel ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’.

Helmed by Amit Rai, ‘OMG 2’ will hit the theatres on August 11 and lock horns with Sunny Deol starrer ‘Gadar 2’ at the box office.

Meanwhile, he will be reuniting with Akshay and Suniel Shetty for the third installment of the comedy movie ‘Hera Pheri’.