Time Network Releases A New Documentary On COVID-19

Times Network has planned to release a new documentary, “Conflict” which is of two parts to expose the hardships faced by the frontline workers in these tough times.

The documentary’s first part “Conflict: Life at the red line” will be released on July 18, 7 pm on TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, Mirror Now and LIVE webcast on timesnownownews.com. The documentary focuses on the struggles, the frontline workers have to face while dealing with this pandemic. Their love for their families and love for their professions are the driving force that makes them toil day and night. It explores the lives of various such workers.

Dr. Rahul Tambe, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Nanavati Hospital – Mumbai, Dr. Shweta Jaitly, Senior Resident, Dept. of ENT – VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital – Delhi, Devyani Badwe, Staff Nurse, Nanavati Hospital – Mumbai, Snehal Sawant, Staff Nurse, Nanavati Hospital – Mumbai, Nakul Mangal, Emergency Medical Technician, Max Hospital – Delhi, Shibani Sardar, Janitor, Medica Superspecialtiy Hospital – Kolkata and Akash, an Indian student in France, who was amongst the initial COVID-19 positive patient in India are the heroes of this documentary.

The documentary’s second part “Conflict: Touch Me Not” focuses on the lives of the professionals whose work depends upon human contact. This was shot in the alleys of Kammatipura at Mumbai. It explores the lives of the sex workers in that area and this documentary also talks about Mehandi artists and makeup artists who are in constant fear of their future due to the virus outbreak and no contact scenarios.

“A global crisis unlike any, COVID-19 outbreak continues to disrupt the lives and upend the livelihoods of many. It is therefore essential to reimagine and reset our lives and businesses across industries to navigate the pandemic. Chronicling the impact of the pandemic on the lives of a multitude of professionals, the documentary series showcases a compelling narrative of courage and perseverance in our collective fight against the virus. We believe, these stories of resilience are critical to be told as it captures the perspectives of some of the most valiant lives braving the consequences of this pandemic,” said Vivek Srivastava, President – Strategy and Business Head, News and English Entertainment Cluster, Times Network.