Abhinay Deo’s upcoming film “Doosra” faces a legal challenge tied to its use of Sourav Ganguly’s 2002 NatWest Final moment, but the Delhi High Court declines to stop its planned Oct 23 release. Free Press Journal reports that Ganguly moves to court seeking a stay, arguing the film violates his personality rights, while the court allows the case to proceed by hearing it later. The filmmakers and others involved are named in the petition.

Across reviews and features, “Doosra” is described as linking a public sports image to a personal story. The film juxtaposes Ganguly’s shirt-waving at Lord’s with the experiences of a young girl, Tara, navigating a conservative, patriarchal household and finding the courage to challenge expectations. Times of India frames the project as a story about self-belief and rebellion, while Scroll.in characterises it as a hybrid that blends documentary and fiction.

Outlets also vary in emphasis: some foreground the legal dispute and rights issues, while others focus on narrative structure, performances, and the director’s account of delays and the complexity of assembling and licensing worldwide footage.