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An Emmy-nominated, New York-based filmmaker Tirlok
Malik’s
‘To New India with Love’
releasing in celebration of India’s 75th Independence
Day.
New York: On August 15, 2021, Worldwide NRI’s (Non-Resident Indians)
are excited about India’s 75th Independence Day celebrations, and besides
organizing India Day parades in New York, Toronto, and Sydney, and other major
cities around the world, there are artists making strides to express their patriotic
emotions.
Tirlok Malik, an
Ayurveda restaurateur, Happy Life Yoga speaker, and Emmy nominated Indian
American filmmaker, is best known for making films about Indian immigrants in
the US such as 'Lonely in America,' 'Khushiyaan,' and 'On Golden Years,' among
others. His latest outing, a short film titled 'To New India with Love,'
endeavors to touch upon the all-important subject of youth aspirations.
Padma Shri Dr.
Sudhir Parikh, Chairman of Parikh Worldwide Media, presents the short film
release.
"The future of
India rests on the shoulders of the youth. Therefore, every step taken to
empower the youth is a step forward towards fulfilling the dream of New India.
The film 'To New India with Love' is a sincere attempt to inspire the youth and
instill hope and confidence in them towards the building of New India,"
comments Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parikh, whose lifelong work demonstrates his
love and commitment for India.
'To New India with
Love' tells the story of Vijay, a young college student, who asks a visiting
NRI professor, Prof. Khanna, to help him go to America, and he has his passport
ready. The short film explores the emotional conflict that comes with the
reality of life. When Vijay asks Prof. Khanna if he can help him go to America,
the professor reminds him that "New India is in the making" and must
play his part in contributing to New India. Vijay disagrees and expresses his
frustrations and struggles, proclaiming, "New India is all about
faking." He has completed his graduation, but he can't find a job and
feels guilty about not financially supporting his family. When Prof. Khanna
encourages him to have faith in New India, Vijay snaps back, "Why don't
NRIs come back to India, including yourself?"
According to Malik,
"'To New India with Love' aims to enable the youth of India. The heated
debate at the heart of the film shows how sometimes a conversation can change
the direction of one's life. Many young people want to leave India, but all of
them can't get visas. Moreover, migration is a choice one makes, and there is
an emotional price associated with it. But ultimately, it is up to an
individual".
“This is a timely
and important short film to motivate the young people of India,” says Tushar
Unadkat of MUKTA Advertising (Canada).
'To New India with
Love' stars Tirlok Malik (as Prof. Khanna), Aryan Pratap Singh (as Vijay), and
Dalip Maccune. Murtaza Ali Khan wrote the screenplay and dialogues. While
Rakesh Zharotia is the film's editor and assistant director, Vijay Chauhan
serves as the DOP.
The germ of the
story idea for 'To New India with Love' was born when Tirlok Malik met Prime
Minister Narendra Modi in New York. ‘To New India with Love' envisages the
vision of New India championed by PM Narendra Modi Ji. It aims to create
greater awareness about the role that NRIs can play in mentoring the Indian
youth," sums up Tirlok Malik.
'To New India with Love' will be released on various digital platforms. So, join us for the World Premiere on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 11.00 AM EST (USA/CANADA) and 8.30 PM IST (INDIA) on the YouTube channel of nritvfilmclub. The film's teaser is out, and you can watch it now!