OMG: Oh My God!

8.1
2012 2 hr 5 min Fantasy , Drama , Comedy , Family

A shopkeeper takes God to court when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake.

  • Cast:
    Paresh Rawal , Akshay Kumar , Mithun Chakraborty , Om Puri , Mahesh Manjrekar , Puja Gupta , Apoorva Arora

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Reviews

Hellen
2012/09/28

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Wordiezett
2012/09/29

So much average

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TrueHello
2012/09/30

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

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SanEat
2012/10/01

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

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Takethispunch
2012/10/02

Kanji Lalji Mehta (Paresh Rawal), a middle-class atheist Hindu owns a shop of Hindu idols and antiques in Mumbai. He is cursed by Siddheshwar Maharaj when he stopped his son from playing dahi handi. A low-intensity earthquake hits the city, and Kanji's shop is the only shop that is destroyed.Next day at the insurance office, Kanji and his neighbour-assistant Mahadev learn that the disaster claim does not cover any damage caused by natural calamities classified under "Act of God". Running out of options, Kanji decides to file a lawsuit against God but fails to find a lawyer for such a lawsuit. Finally, he meets Hanif Qureshi (Om Puri) and his daughter (Puja Gupta), a poor Muslim lawyer family. Qureshi, a disabled man, helps him file the case as Kanji decides to fight on his own. Legal notices are sent to the insurance company as well as to religious priests, Siddheshwar Maharaj (Govind Namdeo), Gopi Maiyya (Poonam Jhawer) and their group's founder, Leeladhar Swamy (Mithun Chakraborty) summoning them to the court as representatives of God on earth.During the preliminary hearing, opposition lawyer Sardesai (Mahesh Manjrekar) asks the judge to dismiss the case. But Kanji points out that religious groups claim to represent God on Earth and speak on his behalf. Hence, they are answerable for his actions. The Judge agrees and the court accepts the case. However, Kanji soon finds himself trapped amongst armed fundamentalists, with his mortgage bank occupying the house, and his wife leaving him. In all instances, Kanji is rescued by Krishna Vasudev Yadav (Akshay Kumar), who claims to be a real estate agent, rides a hot-shot motorbike. Krishna buys Kanji's house from the bank, but allows Kanji to stay with him.The lawsuit causes a public outcry. As Kanji and Krishna watch this on TV, Krishna advises him to go to the media and present his views to the public. Kanji's interview receives wide coverage and public opinion swings in his favour. Meanwhile, hundreds of people, whose insurance claims were rejected due to "Act Of God" show up at Hanif Qureshi's house and join the lawsuit. Kanji agrees to fight on behalf of all of them. In the next court session, Catholic priests and Muslim Mullahs are also summoned to the court as defendants. However, lawyer Sardesai points out that Kanji has no document that can prove the disaster was an "Act of God". The judge orders Kanji to present a written proof that will support his claim.

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Simran Malhotra
2012/10/03

Firstly, I'd like to thank all those who didn't get offended by the skepticism showed in this movie because with people, you don't know what happens. Especially, in a country like India where people are so sensitive toward everything. Secondly, this movie is the pinnacle of sensibility. It shows how exactly people are manipulated in the name of God and how much they fear Him instead of loving Him. A middle class businessman and his battle against all those who have manipulated religion and its traditions and cultures according to their own will and above all God. The casting is perfect. Paresh Rawal proved it once again that there's no role in this entire world that cannot be played by him. Akshay Kumar looks perfect as Lord Krishna. I don't think anybody else could've played Krishna better. His personality, dialog firstly, I'd like to thank all those who didn't get offended by the skepticism showed in this movie because with people, you don't know what happens. Especially, in a country like India where people are so sensitive toward everything. Secondly, this movie is the pinnacle of sensibility. It shows how exactly people are manipulated in the name of God and how much they fear Him instead of loving Him. A middle class businessman and his battle against all those who have manipulated religion and its traditions and cultures according to their own will and above all God. The casting is perfect. Paresh Rawal proved it once again that there's no role in this entire world that cannot be played by him. Akshay Kumar looks perfect as Lord Krishna. I don't think anybody else could've played Krishna better. His personality, dialog delivery and the aura that he creates is commendable. Mithun Chakravarty couldn't be better. His portrayal of a fraud 'saadhu' is spot on. In conclusion, Bollywood needs more movies like OMG instead of the crap that we see these days. delivery and the aura that he creates is commendable. Mithun Chakravarty couldn't be better. His portrayal of a fraud 'saadhu' is spot on. In conclusion, Bollywood needs more movies like OMG instead of the crap that we see these days.

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GaneshKSalian
2012/10/04

OMG Oh My God! directed by Umesh Shukla is an excellent movie in all aspects.I was surprised to know that this movie has not been nominated for any of the categories in any of the Awards!Shame on the jury,for not selecting a movie like OMG-Oh My God! for the Awards and selecting movies like Dabangg 2,Ek Tha Tiger! The movie based on a Gujarati play,is outstanding.It has an excellent story,clever dialogs and amazing performances.In a nutshell,OMG Oh My God! is a movie which should not be missed at any costs! Story: A shopkeeper Kanji Lalji Mehta (Paresh Rawal) takes God to court when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake.The direction is excellent.The dialogs are witty.Performances: Without doubt,OMG Oh My God belongs to Paresh Rawal and Mithun Chakraborty.Paresh Rawal is excellent as the middle-class business man,where as Mithun Chakraborty is mesmerizing as the saint.Akshay Kumar,although having a shorter screen space than Paresh Rawal and Mithun Chakarborty,is significant.Om Puri,Govind Namdeo and Poonam Jhaver are good in their respective roles.All in all,OMG Oh My God! is an excellent film which conveys a powerful message.I am giving it a ten on ten.Strongly Recommended!

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sunny-jindl2
2012/10/05

This movie takes straight on the issue that is supposedly above discussion, Religion. Despite having a powerful messages, the movie is hilarious with its sarcasm of superstition and blind faith. Also, it brings out a lot of oddity in Indian religious practices, flourishing spiritual Gurus and new deities every decade. Paresh Rawal portrays the role of an atheist in a distraught situation to perfection. Also the movie is balanced with only targeting odd religious practices. One of the guru and God is shown to be on protagonist's side (the assumed good side).It is good to see the Indian cinema has developed guts to make such a movie, a country where Da Vinci Code was banned, a must watch.

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