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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tirlok Malik’s celebrated film ‘On Golden Years,’ will be showcased at the 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 comedy-drama that delves into the complex emotions immigrants 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 Office,’ 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 was 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 Carnegie Hall and The White House in the presence of President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey, alongside music legend A.R. Rahman. Falu’s ‘Abundance in Millets’ song featuring the Indian PM Narendra Modi was also recently nominated for Grammy.
The screening of ‘On Golden Years’ at the Teaneck International Film Festival is proudly sponsored by David Nachman, Esq., Managing Attorney at Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C., New Jersey, a law firm specializing in immigration services and law.
Written and directed by Tirlok Malik, ‘On Golden Years’ reflects his signature focus on the Indian-American immigrant experience. Malik, who is an Indian-American and a proud New Yorker, has made films that resonate with global audiences by addressing the challenges and rewards of living abroad. His films often highlight the conflict between holding onto one’s roots and embracing the new life and challenges that come with migration.
Malik says, “The immigrant experience is often accompanied by dreams, struggles, and sacrifices, but the journey to the American Dream doesn’t end after reaching success. Retirement brings its own set of challenges, especially for immigrants trying to find where they belong.”
The Teaneck International Film Festival, founded over 20 years ago with support from the nonprofit organization Puffin Foundation, Ltd., is renowned for its commitment to showcasing socially conscious films that inspire conversations on critical global and local issues.
Tickets for the Teaneck Film Festival screening of ‘On Golden Years’ are now on sale for $10 and can be purchased at the Teaneck Film Festival website.
Don’t miss the chance to see this heartfelt, humorous, and thought-provoking film and engage in a discussion with Tirlok Malik and the star-studded cast after the screening.
