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Delhi HC Asks Ganguly to Identify Objectionable Scenes in 'Doosra'
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What Happened?
The Delhi High Court has instructed cricketer Sourav Ganguly to specify scenes in the film 'Doosra' that allegedly infringe on his personality rights. The court will review these claims on November 2.
Key points
- The court directed Ganguly to prepare a table with timestamps of objectionable scenes.
- Justice Tejas Karia will hear the case on November 2 after reviewing the identified scenes.
- Luv Films LLP, producing a biopic on Ganguly, claims 'Doosra' violates its contractual rights.
- The film 'Doosra' was released in theaters last week but is yet to debut on streaming platforms.
- Defendants argue they had permission for the sporting event clips used in the film.
Key insights
- The outcome may influence future biopics and their treatment of real-life figures.
- Ganguly's image rights are under scrutiny, which could affect his public persona.
- The case highlights the tension between creative expression and individual rights in media.
Why it matters
This case could set a precedent for how personality rights are protected in film productions.
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Sourav Ganguly· PersonDelhi High Court· OrganizationDoosra· FilmLuv Films LLP· Company
Source
India Today
