Kathmandu. In our society, the pains of men rarely come to light. They also experience pain, but they often hide it and do not express it, keeping it buried deep inside. There is a notion in Nepali society that ‘a son should not cry.’ To be honest, crying as a man is something that happens in solitude. In this context, the song ‘In Silence, Men Too’ by songwriter Narayan Khatiwada conveys a profound message. Men may not have the place to shed tears, but tears are indeed falling ‘either deep inside or in solitude!’

‘In the song ‘Even Men in Silence’, various facts are presented about the increasing social issues, the improper use of technology, and certain laws created by narrow-minded thinking that have led to such a situation. Nowadays, many men are becoming victims. This situation is smoldering within society like a fire. If this condition is not addressed in time, the risk of an explosion one day is also increasing.

The song ‘How many men must have cried in silence’ with lyrics by lyricist Narayan Khatri, music by Shilabahadur Moktan, and vocals by Praveen Bhedwal has been released as a video on international digital platforms by Namaste Nepal Digital Studio. The mixing and mastering of the song have been done respectively by Manoj Samsung Rai and Suresh Rai. The song has been recorded at Studio King.

There is no clear agency designated for hearing and addressing the voices of men. There are separate agencies for women, children, and senior citizens in the police and other organizations. However, since there is no designated entity for men, they often do not wish to come forward. There are many cases where men have been abused, caused by taking the issues lightly, unequal legal provisions, and a lack of institutional mechanisms. It seems necessary for lawmakers, enforcement agencies, and legal remedies to undergo reform and modification in this regard. As mentioned in the song, compliance with the law does not necessarily guarantee justice. In reality, as the song suggests, many individuals are currently misusing the law for selfish purposes, indicating that it is time to review the laws.

The music video features the performances of Shobha Khadka, Maheshwar Khatiwada, Santosh Dhimal, and Ganesh Kumar Dhakal. The direction of the song has been done by Khatiwada himself, while the editing is by Bikash Dhamala. The concept of the video is attributed to Jagannath Khatiwada. The lyricist Khatiwada has previously released many songs and also a book.