When Bollywood actors played God in films!

After the success of Akshay Kumar-Yami Gautam-Paresh Rawal starrer OMG: Oh My God! (which was released in the year 2012), the makers are ready with the film’s sequel called ‘OMG 2’.

We asked ChatGPT to list down the films in Bollywood where the actors have played God in films. Here’s what we found out:

‘God Tussi Great Ho’

‘God Tussi Great Ho’ is a Bollywood film released in 2008, directed by Rumi Jaffery. The film features Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. The story revolves around Arun Prajapati (played by Salman Khan), a struggling television anchor who is discontented with his life. He blames God for all his misfortunes and feels that he could do a better job if he were in God's position.

In a fit of frustration, Arun challenges God to give him the chance to run the world for a day, believing that he can prove himself superior. To Arun's surprise, God (played by Amitabh Bachchan) accepts his challenge and appears before him. God transfers his divine powers to Arun for a period of one day, giving him the ability to control and manipulate events as he wishes. Initially, Arun uses his newfound powers to fulfill his personal desires and impress his love interest, Alia (played by Priyanka Chopra).

However, he soon realizes the consequences of his actions and how his decisions affect the lives of others. Arun begins to understand the importance of responsibility and the challenges of maintaining a balance between different individuals' lives.

‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi’

"Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi" is a Bollywood family comedy-drama film released in 2005, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao, and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. The story revolves around Aditya (played by Shahid Kapoor), a carefree and spoilt young man from a wealthy family. He lives a life of luxury and takes everything for granted.

One day, Aditya's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Yamraj (the Hindu god of death, played by Sanjay Dutt). Yamraj grants Aditya the power to see and communicate with souls who are unable to move on to the afterlife due to unfulfilled desires. Aditya's mission becomes helping these spirits find closure so they can find peace. As Aditya starts fulfilling the wishes of these souls, he learns valuable lessons about life, compassion, and the importance of selflessness.

Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Piya (played by Amrita Rao), who shares his passion for helping others. However, not everyone is happy with Aditya's newfound abilities. His uncle, Shivnarayan (played by Arshad Warsi), is jealous of the attention and respect Aditya receives from the family and society. Shivnarayan becomes the main antagonist, creating obstacles in Aditya's path.

OMG: Oh My God

‘Oh My God’ is a Bollywood film released in 2012, directed by Umesh Shukla. The movie is based on the critically acclaimed Gujarati play "Kanji Viruddh Kanji" by Bhavesh Mandalia. It stars Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Mithun Chakraborty in pivotal roles.

The story revolves around Kanji Lalji Mehta (played by Paresh Rawal), an atheist and a shrewd businessman who runs an antique shop. One day, a devastating earthquake strikes his city, and Kanji's shop is completely destroyed. Seeking compensation from the insurance company, he discovers that his claim is denied on the grounds that "acts of God" are not covered. Outraged and determined to seek justice, Kanji decides to file a lawsuit against God, holding Him responsible for the damage and suffering caused by natural disasters. The case gains widespread attention and becomes a media sensation, attracting both supporters and critics.

Amidst the legal battle, Kanji encounters Krishna Vasudev Yadav (played by Akshay Kumar), a man who claims to be the modern-day incarnation of Lord Krishna. Krishna becomes Kanji's guide and mentor, enlightening him with his wisdom and teaching him valuable life lessons.

‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic’

The story revolves around Ranbeer Talwar (played by Saif Ali Khan), a successful businessman who, due to a tragic incident, becomes responsible for four orphaned children. However, Ranbeer initially struggles to connect with them and fulfill his new role as their guardian.

To assist Ranbeer in his journey of understanding and embracing the responsibilities of parenthood, a magical and mischievous angel named Geeta (played by Rani Mukerji) is sent to help him. Geeta's mission is to bring love, laughter, and happiness back into the children's lives and transform Ranbeer into a caring and compassionate guardian.

With her magical powers, Geeta infuses the children's lives with joy, creating a loving and supportive environment. As the children and Ranbeer slowly form a bond, they navigate through various challenges and learn valuable lessons about family, love, and the importance of togetherness.

About the author: Chandragupta is part human brain, part generative AI. The former provides intellect while the latter does the heavy lifting of an artificial neural network. The name, if you haven’t already worked it out, is a backronym of ChatGPT.