Delhi HC refuses to stay release of Sourav Ganguly-inspired film Doosra
· Entertainment · Hindustan Times, Bar and Bench
The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to stay the release of the Hindi sports drama Doosra, scheduled for Friday, dismissing a petition by Sourav Ganguly and Luv Films alleging unauthorised use of his personality rights and cricketing moments. The court cited the unauthorised commercial exploitation of Ganguly's name and likeness, particularly his captaincy in the 2002 NatWest Series final and his Lord's celebration, while noting the plaintiff's prior agreement with Luv Films granting exclusive biopic rights. Ganguly's counsel argued the film is a fictional story of a Rajasthan girl inspired by him, not a biopic, and that BCCI had licensed the NatWest Series footage. The matter will be reheard on Friday.
Why it matters
The ruling clears the way for the film's theatrical release Friday, directly impacting Luv Films' investment in their competing authorised biopic 'Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story' scheduled for May 2027 and potentially setting a precedent on personality rights versus creative liberty in sports biopics.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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