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Tirlok Malik to Illuminate Diwali in New York with his Timeless Bharat

OUR BUREAU dance drama directed by Pandit
Charkha with Malik as Bharat.
New York, NY
The celebrations will continue
mmy-nominated filmmaker, with the Times Square Diwali Fes-
actor, and Happy Life Yoga tival, marking its 10th year, created
Espeaker Tirlok Malik will once and led by Neeta Bhasin, who has
again bring his artistry and passion to given Diwali a global stage at the very
the stage this Diwali season, portray- heart of New York City. “What Nee-
ing Bharat in two of the most presti- ta Bhasin ji has achieved is remark-
gious celebrations in New York—the able—she has made Diwali a part of
AIA Diwali Festival at Overlook the world’s most iconic square. Per-
Beach, Long Island and the Times forming Ramayana at Times Square
Square Diwali Celebrations. is a historic experience, and it sends a
Malik has been playing Bharat powerful message about the univer-
under the direction and choreogra- sality of our traditions,” says Malik.
phy of Pandit S.N. Charkha, Found- For Malik, the essence of these
er of the East-West School of Dance form Bharat, I feel completely im- values that have timeless relevance,” performances is to bring the mes-
and disciple of Padma Vibhushan mersed, almost in a trance, especially he explains. sage of the Ramayana to audiences
Pandit Birju Maharaj, for many years, during the coronation scene of Lord The AIA Diwali Festival, now in in America. “In today’s world, the
including seven consecutive years at Rama,” says Malik. its 38th year, is the oldest and most values that Ramayana represents are
the Museum of Metropolitan Art’s For Malik, Bharat—the devot- respected celebration of its kind in needed more than ever. By bringing
annual Diwali celebrations in New ed brother of Lord Rama in the America, led this year by President these stories to New York audiences,
York to packed audiences. “Pandit Ramayana—represents the highest Bina Kothari and National Presi- we are not just celebrating Diwali—
Charkha ji has dedicated his life to ideals of love, respect, devotion, dent Gobind Munjal. The festivi- we are reminding ourselves and our
dance and the arts. To be under his and sacrifice. “To portray Bharat ties at Overlook Beach will feature children of the values that sustain
direction is a blessing. When I per- is not just acting; it is stepping into fireworks, music, and a spectacular humanity.”

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