Director & producer: Vivek Agnihotri, Pallavi Joshi
Writer: Vivek Agnihotri
MapsOfIndia.com/MyIndia.in Rating: 4/5
Plot
The film is based on Dr. Balram Bharghav’s book “Going Viral”. The film’s subject revolves around the challenges that Indian scientists encountered in developing and testing covaxin. It also demonstrates the negative side of the media and how factual misrepresentation can be harmful. The film’s protagonist is Nana Patekar, who plays Dr. Balram Bharghav, an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist. Nana Patekar leads a team of scientists in the film. Pallavi Joshi is the director of the National Institute of Virology (NIV). Who leads the scientific team, including Dr. Nivedita Gupta (Girija Oak) and other scientists.
Raima Sen plays the film’s antagonist, a science journalist named Rohini Sing Dhulia. She opposes the ruling party and will go to any length to bring it down. As a result, she begins promoting foreign vaccines while disparaging Indian scientists and the vaccine. The film depicts the 10 stages of COVID-19, from patient zero through total lockdown and finally to the final, in which the country beat COVID.
Performances
All the performances in the movie are amazing and captivating. Its story was known to everyone, but the performances make it enjoyable. The casting is commendable and fit for the role. Nana Patekar’s acting is very natural and relatable. The film also shows emotional vulnerability beautifully and sensitively.
Raima Sen plays the compelling role of a journalist who was so against the ruling party that she forgets the difference between ethical journalism and yellow journalism. She is very expressive and able to convey a cunning personality.
Analysis
The colour scheme of the film enhanced its brilliance. The gravity of the scenario is nicely portrayed and expressed. It is an emotional experience that highlighted the hard work and bravery of the medical staff. It also depicts the challenges of their family members, who are always there for them. The film connects with the audience while raising awareness about fake news and propaganda production.
The film’s writing makes it more engaging; it also has a hint of humour, making some scenes witty. The film’s color scheme is yellow, which depicts the feeling of stress and sadness, which is very accurate as during COVID, everyone was scared. The movie makes a point to show equality between men and women and also how vulnerable the situation was. The film beautifully displays the scene where hundreds and thousands lost their loved ones during the second wave of COVID-19.
Verdict
It is a film that follows the journey of medical workers during the terrible time of COVID-19, as well as reminds you of the situation and makes you glad and proud of your country and the medical professionals working in a life-threatening condition during the crisis. The film is an emotional roller coaster that also serves as a commentary on the dedication of female scientists who balance their jobs and home lives.
