Delhi High Court has refused to stop the theatrical release of ‘Doosra’ after former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly approached the court over alleged unauthorised use of his identity and cricketing career in the film. The sports drama is scheduled to release on October 23, with the court declining to grant an immediate stay a day before its theatrical debut, according to PTI.
During Thursday’s hearing, a vacation bench of Justice Dinesh Bhatt observed that the balance of convenience appeared to favour the filmmakers. The makers told the court that more than 100 theatres had already been booked and advance payments made, while Ganguly’s counsel argued that the film used the former cricketer’s life and achievements without his permission.
