Actor Sayani Gupta is all ready to appear in a short film titled ‘Dear Men’, which will release on World Anti-Trafficking Day. Directed by Keith Gomes, the film shines a spotlight on the horrific reality of child trafficking in India, drawing inspiration from a real-life hero, social activist Dipesh Tank.
The story of ‘Dear Men’ follows Sayani Gupta’s character, a rescue worker who enters a dangerous, gang-ruled village pretending to be a Bollywood filmmaker.
Her cover? Shooting a glamorous item number.
But her real mission is to rescue two underage girls held captive by a feared gangster. It’s a tense and emotional plot that shows just how far some people will go to protect the innocent.
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Dipesh Tank’s real story is nothing short of remarkable. According to the team, he risked his life to rescue trafficked minors from unimaginable conditions.
Director Keith Gomes was deeply moved by Tank’s work. He said that learning about Dipesh’s fearless efforts made him reflect on his own privilege and question whether he could ever show the same courage.
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“’Dear Men’ is more than just a film,” Keith said. “It’s a tribute to the real-life heroes who take risks to protect children. We funded the film ourselves and brought in Mayukh Ray to help shape the project. Sayani’s performance is powerful, she brought intensity, emotion, and heart to the screen. If this film sparks conversations and pushes for the anti-trafficking bill to be passed in Parliament, that will be our biggest win.”
Sayani Gupta also shared her thoughts on being a part of the film. She recalled being shaken when she first heard about Dipesh’s mission.
“It was terrifying. Suddenly, trafficking wasn’t just a headline; it became a real, urgent danger,” she said. “I hope ‘Dear Men’ becomes a loud, angry letter to the system that allows such cruelty to go on.”