Why Sourav Ganguly Went to Court Over Doosra: A Biopic Rights Clash Behind a Film Inspired by the Lord’s Balcony Moment

The plea has a commercial angle as well as a personal one. Ganguly and Luv Films argued the film infringes the production house’s exclusive contractual rights over his proposed biopic. They sought an injunction against theatrical and digital release and against promotional material using his name, image and likeness. The plea also cited an interview in which Deo discussed how the NatWest final and career milestones influenced the film’s fictional character, Tara. Sourav Ganguly’s Plea Against ‘Doosra’ Release Rejected By Delhi High Court +2

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The Other Side

The case names the film’s producers, director Abhinay Deo, production entities and distributor PVR INOX, among others, and they contended that Ganguly does not own the rights to such footage. Justice Dinesh Bhatt said, “I have said no stay, so the film can go on.” The court has not yet made formal findings on the validity of the infringement claims. Delhi HC Denies Sourav Ganguly’s Plea To Stay Release Of Film 'Doosra' On Oct 23 +2

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What the Film Is About

“Doosra” tells two stories. One follows the Indian cricket team from 1991 to 2001, building to the Lord’s win and the balcony celebration. The other follows Tara, who grows up in a conservative, patriarchal family and has idolised Ganguly since childhood because he challenges conventions. Watching his celebration on TV gives her the courage to speak her truth and shape her own identity.

The film stars Plabita Borthakur, Ankur Vikal and Samiddha Guru. It is produced by Masha Sajdeh and Rohan Sajdeh, with Neeta Shah co-producing. Angelo Oswin Dias wrote the story and screenplay, and Ram Sampath composed the music.

Why It Matters

The dispute turns on where inspiration ends and appropriation begins. As ANI notes, personality rights disputes are increasingly coming before Indian courts, with public figures seeking to protect their names, images and likenesses. The outcome could shape how filmmakers use real sporting moments, even in fiction. Ganguly also has a competing project: “Dada,” directed by Vikramaditya Motwane with Rajkummar Rao as Ganguly, is set for May 2027. aninewsfreepressjournal

What Comes Next

Friday’s hearing will move to the merits of Ganguly’s petition, and the court may still issue further directions on promotion or digital release. Audience reaction will show whether the dispute helps or hurts the film. Bolly Orbit will update this report as developments emerge.