OMG Oh My God!

Cast : Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakravorty

Director: Umesh Shukla

Genre: Comic/Social Drama

OMG - Oh My God! is based on the Hindi play "Kishen Vs Kanhaiya". It's an attempt to discuss the most relevant issue in Indian society - the importance of religion, its impact and whether we need it at all. So what happens when you put God under scrutiny to defend itself.....let's find out!

Kanji Lalji Mehta (Paresh Rawal) is a Gujrati businessman who trades in antiques made of the Gods of different religion. He is an atheist to the core, for whom the only importance of God is that it helps him sell his antiques at astronomical prices. He mocks everyone who believes in God and seems to be doing well in life...... until a natural calamity results him losing his business and money. Once insurance company shows him the door, there is only one person he can sue for his loss - GOD!

Now starts a series of court drama as Kanji Mehta files case against God for his losses. In the meanwhile, Krishna Vasudev (Akshay Kumar) enters his life as new owner of his house. He becomes his philosopher and well wisher. But the big question remains - whether an atheist find God and recover what he has lost...

Paresh Rawal is terrific in role of a fierce Gujrati trader who won't even spare God to get his claim. He brings the house down with his comic one liners and at the same time keeps the story topical while bringing forth the custom of blind faith in different religious institutes. His take on the religion while debating in the court is highlight of the movie and makes you sit and take note of the present belief system in our society. Akshay Kumar looks charming in the role of Lord Krishna. He gives a restrained and competent performance. In terms of content this is Akshay's best movie in last few years.

Talking of content, it is the USP of the movie. It brings focus on the whole concept of faith and dares to question the very institution of religious believes in the context of goodwill of society. Screenplay is well paced, tight and remains true to the topic. Director Umesh Shukla seems to know his craft. He understands and delivers the subject very well. Supporting cast of Mithun, Govind Namdev and Ashvini Yardi pitch in good performances. "Govinda" song featuring Sonakshi Sinha and Prabhu Deva is entertaining and is used intelligently as part of the narration.

Movie like OMG should be given tax free status in India. I would rate OMG, 4 out of 5 stars. It is topical, relevant, entertaining. Take your family, especially parents to watch this movie.

Rating: 4/5