Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh faced accusations of copyright infringement regarding his film ‘Kahaani 2’, but the Supreme Court has dismissed the case against him. The allegations claimed that Ghosh had plagiarized the script from another source, specifically writer Umesh Mehta’s work ‘Sabak’ for ‘Kahaani 2’.
In July 2025, the Supreme Court relieved Ghosh from appearing in a Jharkhand court and requested his response to the allegations. The dispute arose when the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Hazaribagh issued summons against Ghosh, leading him to challenge the High Court’s decision in the Supreme Court.
The legal complaint revolves around the unauthorized use of elements from Mehta’s script without proper permission. The case seeks remedies such as damages, credit acknowledgment, or an injunction on the disputed material, focusing on similarities in narrative structure and characters between the works.
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, known for his thriller ‘Kahaani’ set in Kolkata, has a portfolio spanning suspense and thriller genres. His notable works include ‘Jhankaar Beats’ and ‘Badla’, along with contributions to short films and anthology projects. Ghosh continues to be active in the Indian film industry, collaborating with prominent actors and production houses.
