Sourav Ganguly moved to Delhi High Court asking for a stay the release of the upcoming film Doosra(Credit: PTI)
\n\nThe Delhi High Court refused to halt the distribution of Doosra, a movie that former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly claimed violated his commercial and personal rights, on Thursday. The movie is supposed to open in theaters on Friday. The High Court made it plain that the hearing on Ganguly's plea would proceed on Friday while stating that it was not preventing the release of the movie. Ganguly has petitioned the High Court, claiming that the movie breaches his personality and commercial rights by making references to his identity and cricket career.
\n\nThe movie's theatrical premiere has not been stopped, according to Justice Dinesh Bhatt. "I have said no stay, so the film can go on," Justice Bhatt said as per the report. The matter will be heard again on October 23.
\n\nHis plea refers to his leadership of the Indian cricket team, the historic 2002 NatWest Series final against England and his iconic shirtless celebration from the Lord’s balcony following India’s victory. The former India captain has sought legal protection against the alleged unauthorised commercial exploitation of aspects of his…
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