Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a film hit harder than any headline — Dear Men.
In a cinematic landscape cluttered with fiction, Keith Gomes has dropped a blistering reality check. Reuniting with Sayani Gupta after their Oscar-qualifying short film ‘Shameless’, his latest film, Dear Men, has ignited a firestorm of conversation — and drawn thunderous applause from the industry’s most respected voices. With its raw storytelling, real-life inspiration, and fearless performances, the film has struck a nerve, pushing audiences and Bollywood alike to confront the harsh realities of child trafficking.
Ritiesh Deshmukh shared the film on his Instagram story, calling out: “Congratulations, my friend, @keithgomes, as always.”
Dia Mirza urged, “This needs your attention. Pls share.”
Johnny Lever weighed in too: “This is great work.”
Rajshree Deshpande added: “Huge congratulations, my dearest @dipeshtank… I am forever proud of you… @keithgomes.w and my lovely @sayanigupta, so happy to see this collaboration.”
Hollywood composer Alex Somers, along with Vishal Dadlani and Himesh Reshammiya, also shared stories urging audiences to watch this important short film and its message.
Dear Men isn’t just a film — it’s a wake-up call. Based on true events, it follows an undercover rescue worker posing as a Bollywood director to enter a crime-ridden Bihar village and save two trafficked girls from a ruthless gangster. Inspired by activist Dipesh Tank’s real-life mission, the story shows the dangerous lengths he went to rescue innocent lives.
Produced by Mayukh Ray, Rahul Vishwakarma, Zaman Habib, and Sandeep Kamal, and directed by Keith Gomes, featuring Sayani Gupta, Dear Men is now streaming on Keith Gomes’ YouTube channel.
Riteish Deshmukh, Dia Mirza, Himesh Reshammiya & More Bollywood Celebs Praise Keith Gomes & Sayani Gupta’s “Dear Men,” a Hard-Hitting Short on Child Trafficking
