Pallavi Joshi says The Vaccine War is not 'dark', dispels confusion around its Covid theme

Actress-producer Pallavi Joshi will be seen in the upcoming film The Vaccine War, which is said to be based on the true story of Indian scientists in their fight against COVID-19 by developing an affordable vaccine for India and the world. The trailer had glimpses of scientists brainstorming to develop India's cost-effective vaccine. 

The synopsis and the trailer have hinted that the film might grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Pallavi shared that the film is not about the medical emergency but the sacrifice of the scientists in developing the vaccine and the circumstances surrounding it. 

3 things you need to know

• The Vaccine War will release on September 28. 
• The movie also stars Nana Patekar, Anupam Kher and Sapthami Gowda.
• Pallavi Joshi has earlier featured in Vivek's blockbuster hit The Kashmir Files.

Pallavi Joshi on The Vaccine War

Pallavi plays the role of a scientist in The Vaccine War. She clarified that the upcoming film is not about the Covid-19 pandemic and does not have a dark tone. 

(Nana Patekar and Pallavi Joshi promote The Vaccine War | Image: Varinder Chawla)

"A lot of people are confused...But this film is not based on Covid. We are only talking about how the vaccine was made and the problems faced during that time. This is not a dark film in any sense...It is a very positive film that celebrates our success. The audience will be filled with pride when they leave the theatres after watching it...We have proved that India can do it," Pallavi, who won Best Supporting Actress at the 69th National Awards for The Kashmir Files, said. 

Vivek Agnihotri on celebrating women's contribution in The Vaccine War 

"This will show them what women empowerment is all about,” Pallavi said about her upcoming film in an earlier interview with PTI. The film has been shot under the supervision of scientists. 

"The work being done by women scientists in the laboratories of the country is a different kind of patriotism and they are the unsung heroes of India, who need to be recognised and given due credit," Vivek Agnihotri said.