Watch trailer: Abhinay Deo's 'Doosra' is going to be a power-packed film that will set you free
Doosra Poster
On June 26, director Abhinay Deo dopped the poster of his upcoming sports drama 'Doosra' with the caption, "A film that is very special to me. #Doosra - the story of India's iconic 2002 victory as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Story & screenplay by my friend Agnello Dias. Executive producers Masha & Rohan Sajdeh. Stars Plabita Borthakur Ankur Vikal Krishna gokani samidha guru"
The poster showcases Sourav Ganguly's iconic celebration of India's triumph over England in the 2002 NatWest series by taking off his shirt and waving it in from the balcony in Lord's.
It immediately made news and captivated the attention of audiences. Abhinay also said that "The poster of the film is only the first look. There are several more layers that audiences will understand once they watch the trailer".
The trailer, which was released on 28 June, showcases the protagonist, Plabita Borthakur interwoven with Ganguly’s T-shirt moment and interviews of well-known names associated with the cricketing world like Harsha Bhogle, Rajdeep Sardesai, and Piyush Pandey as they comment on it.
Described as “India’s other freedom struggle”, Ganguly's celebration at the stadium is a moment of emotional liberation for Indians who finally beginto understand their worth.
Narrated through the eyes of a young girl living in a patriarchal society, restricted by societal obligations and social prejudices, it follows her journey as she gets influenced by the win and begins finding freedom in her life.
Watch the trailer here:
The original idea behind the film came from Chicago-based Executive Producers Masha and Rohan Sajdeh, which was then developed into a story and screenplay by India’s first advertising Grand Prix winner at Cannes - Agnello Dias.
Actor Plabita Borthakur (PK, Lipstick Under My Burka) and Ankur Vikal (Slumdog Millionaire) will be seen playingthe principal roles in 'Doosra'.