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Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker

Tirlok Malik’s On Golden Years to be shown

at Prestigious Teaneck Film Fest

OUR BUREAU
Teaneck, NJ
mmy-nominated filmmaker Tirlok Malik’s celebrat-
ed film ‘On Golden Years,’ will be showcased at
Ethe prestigious Teaneck International Film Festival
2024 on Sunday, November 10, at 11:30 AM at Teaneck
Cinemas (503 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666).
‘On Golden Years’ is a major highlight in Malik’s
career, known for exploring the immigrant experience
in America through films such as ‘Lonely in America,’
‘Khushiyaan,’ and ‘Love Lust and Marriage.’ During his
illustrious career, Tirlok Malik has worked with industry
stalwarts like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mammootty,
Sunny Deol, and Kangana Ranaut, among others. Malik,
along with the cast of ‘On Golden Years,’ will be present
for a special Q&A session following the screening at the
Teaneck Film Festival 2024.
‘On Golden Years’ is an 85-minute romantic come-
dy-drama that delves into the complex emotions immi-
grants face when they reach the retirement phase of the
American Dream. The film is set in Shantiniketan, the only
Indian retirement community in the United States, located
in Florida. Through its relatable characters and emotional
storylines, the film explores themes of aging, identity, and
reconciliation between regrets and contentment. It asks
the poignant question: Where do we truly belong at the
end of life’s journey?
The film stars Ranjit Chowdhry, the iconic actor known
for his performances in ‘Lonely in America’ and ‘The Of-
fice,’ Jyoti Singh, Reeves Lehmann, Shetal Shah, Noor
Naghmi, Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, and Tirlok Malik himself.
The film also features several new talents making their
debut, adding to the fresh yet familiar energy of the story.
The film is co-produced by Iggy Ignatius who is also
the co-director of the film. The film has been shot at the
Indian retirement community Shantiniketan in Florida
founded by Iggy Other credits of the film are Director
of Photography Christo Bakalov B.A.C., Music by Peter
Lobo, Art Direction by Sunita Babber, Editing by Tom
Knight and others.
‘On Golden Years’ also boasts the film debut of the
Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu,
who performs the item number song ‘Raba Raba.’ Falu
had previously performed at prestigious venues like Car- Years’ reflects his signature focus on the Indi- doesn’t end after reaching success. Retirement
negie Hall and The White House in the presence of Presi- an-American immigrant experience. Malik, who brings its own set of challenges, especially for im-
dent Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey, alongside music is an Indian-American and a proud New Yorker, migrants trying to find where they belong.”
legend A.R. Rahman. Falu’s ‘Abundance in Millets’ song has made films that resonate with global audi- The Teaneck International Film Festival,
featuring the Indian PM Narendra Modi was also recently ences by addressing the challenges and rewards founded over 20 years ago with support from the
nominated for Grammy. of living abroad. His films often highlight the nonprofit organization Puffin Foundation, Ltd.,
The screening of ‘On Golden Years’ at the Teaneck conflict between holding onto one’s roots and is renowned for its commitment to showcasing
International Film Festival is proudly sponsored by David embracing the new life and challenges that come socially conscious films that inspire conversa-
Nachman, Esq., Managing Attorney at Nachman, Phul- with migration. tions on critical global and local issues.
wani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C., New Jersey, a law Malik says, “The immigrant experience is of- Tickets for the Teaneck Film Festival screening of
firm specializing in immigration services and law. ten accompanied by dreams, struggles, and sac- ‘On Golden Years’ are now on sale for $10 and
Written and directed by Tirlok Malik, ‘On Golden rifices, but the journey to the American Dream can be purchased at TeaneckFilmFestival.org.

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