Tirlok Malik
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Tirlok Malik is an India
-born actor and filmmaker.
He produced and starred in the movie Lonely in America (1990), which was directed by Barry Alexander Brown and featured a cameo by Spike Lee. Lonely in America has appeared in 74 countries, 32 film festivals, and on HBO. Malik has appeared in numerous commercials and in several off-off-Broadway plays, including: The Indian Wants the Bronx (by Israel Horowitz-150 performances in New York), The hot’l Baltimore (by Lanford Wilson), A Better Tomorrow and the India epic Ramayana (a dance drama). Most recently, he played the role of "Krishna" in the 3-D film, Little Magician (2002). He currently lives in New York City.
As an actor Malik has also acted in more than 40 roles. He has modeled for commercials including those for Air India, Altel Telephone company, WABC TV and many others. He has also acted in off-off Broadway Productions of "Indian wants the Bronx", "The Hotel Baltimore", "A Better Tomorrow" and others.
On television, he has appeared in Law & Order: criminal Intent, Third Watch and other network and cable shows as well as commercials for ABC Eyewitness News, Air India, Altel, Campbell’s Soup, Earthlink, Microsoft, Nokia, Nature Show (WNET).
On the stage, Malik acted in The Indian Wants the Bronx (by Israel Horowitz-150 performances in New York), The hot’l Baltimore (by Lanford Wilson), A Better Tomorrow, the India epic Ramayana (a dance drama), and other plays.
In addition to his work in American productions, Malik has worked with many stars of India. He starred in a lead role with Deepty Naval and has appeared in Cameos with Al Pacino, Sanjay Dutt, Surya, Kamal Hassan, Tamanna, Manisha Koirila, Mammootty, Rani Mukerjee, Rekha, and superstar Rajinikanth.
After successful career in acting, he has founded his own production company, Apple Productions, in 1989. He has had many triumphs in his life, and these multiple successes praise and applaud his hard work in the film industry. He has become a pioneer in making films on the Indian American immigrant experience.
Tirlok Malik has been honored with the 'Outstanding Citizen' award by the New York City Council in collaboration with the Jackson Heights Indian Merchants Association for his filmmaking career. He has also been nominated for the New York Emmy award for the film Lonely in America which has been shown in 74 countries, on HBO, and in 37 film festivals.
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-born actor and filmmaker.
Biography
Tirlok Malik has a Bachelor's degree in business from repudated Delhi University and has also attended the various Acting and Theatrical Arts Institutes and Weist Barron School of Television. He founded his own production company, Apple Productions, in 1989.He produced and starred in the movie Lonely in America (1990), which was directed by Barry Alexander Brown and featured a cameo by Spike Lee. Lonely in America has appeared in 74 countries, 32 film festivals, and on HBO. Malik has appeared in numerous commercials and in several off-off-Broadway plays, including: The Indian Wants the Bronx (by Israel Horowitz-150 performances in New York), The hot’l Baltimore (by Lanford Wilson), A Better Tomorrow and the India epic Ramayana (a dance drama). Most recently, he played the role of "Krishna" in the 3-D film, Little Magician (2002). He currently lives in New York City.
As an actor Malik has also acted in more than 40 roles. He has modeled for commercials including those for Air India, Altel Telephone company, WABC TV and many others. He has also acted in off-off Broadway Productions of "Indian wants the Bronx", "The Hotel Baltimore", "A Better Tomorrow" and others.
On television, he has appeared in Law & Order: criminal Intent, Third Watch and other network and cable shows as well as commercials for ABC Eyewitness News, Air India, Altel, Campbell’s Soup, Earthlink, Microsoft, Nokia, Nature Show (WNET).
On the stage, Malik acted in The Indian Wants the Bronx (by Israel Horowitz-150 performances in New York), The hot’l Baltimore (by Lanford Wilson), A Better Tomorrow, the India epic Ramayana (a dance drama), and other plays.
In addition to his work in American productions, Malik has worked with many stars of India. He starred in a lead role with Deepty Naval and has appeared in Cameos with Al Pacino, Sanjay Dutt, Surya, Kamal Hassan, Tamanna, Manisha Koirila, Mammootty, Rani Mukerjee, Rekha, and superstar Rajinikanth.
After successful career in acting, he has founded his own production company, Apple Productions, in 1989. He has had many triumphs in his life, and these multiple successes praise and applaud his hard work in the film industry. He has become a pioneer in making films on the Indian American immigrant experience.
Tirlok Malik has been honored with the 'Outstanding Citizen' award by the New York City Council in collaboration with the Jackson Heights Indian Merchants Association for his filmmaking career. He has also been nominated for the New York Emmy award for the film Lonely in America which has been shown in 74 countries, on HBO, and in 37 film festivals.
As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dard Ka Rishta | Dr. Khan | |
| 1990 | Lonely in America | Max | Emmy Award Nominated Film |
| 1996 | Taxi Bhaiya | ||
| 1997 | Drown Soda | The Father | |
| 1999 | Mother | Trilok Mullic | |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Lala Lajpatrai | |
| 2001 | American Desi | Mr. Saeed | |
| 2001 | The Favor | Vendor | aka "Mission" - Japan (English title) (festival title) |
| 2001 | Lajja | Trilok Mallik | aka "The Shame" - India (English title) (literal title) |
| 2001 | The Relay | Employee | TV Episode |
| 2001 | Third Watch | Employee | 1 episode |
| 2002 | People I Know | Cab Driver | |
| 2002 | Gay | Wiry Guy | TV episode |
| 2002 | The Job | Wiry Guy | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Dr. Hemang Patel | "My Heart Keeps Repeating" - International (English title) |
| 2003 | Chota Jadugar | Krishna | ... aka "Magic Magic 3D" - India (English title), India (Malayalam title) ... aka "Little Magician" - India (English title) ... aka "Small Magician" - India (English title) |
| 2003 | Arya | Om Dutt | |
| 2005 | True Crime: New York City | VG | |
| 2005 | Saving Face | Patel | TV episode |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Patel | aka "Law & Order: CI" - USA (promotional abbreviation) |
| 2006 | Quarter Life Crisis | Mr. Hauser | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Suspected Killer | aka "Hunt and Play" - International (English title) (informal literal title) ... aka "Hunting Game" - Europe (English title) |
| 2007 | Ta Ra Rum Pum | Restaurant owner | |
| 2007 | Sivaji | Friend of Sivaji | aka "Sivaji: The Boss" - India (English title) (long title) |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Malik | |
| 2008 | When Kiran Met Karen | Cab Driver | |
| 2008 | A Jersey Christmas | Mahan | |
| 2009 | The Day the Bread Turned Green | Indian Baker | |
| 2009 | Anandha Thandavam | Hindu Priest | |
| 2009 | Extrospection | Ray | |
| 2010 | Khushiyaan | www.khushiyaanthefilm.com |
As a producer and filmmaker
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Lonely in America | producer | Emmy Award Nomited Film |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | line producer: USA | |
| 2003 | Chota Jadugar | co-producer | ... aka "Magic Magic 3D" - India (English title), India (Malayalam title)... aka "Little Magician" - India (English title)... aka "Small Magician" - India (English title) |
| 2003 | Arya | producer | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | line producer: USA | ... aka "Hunt and Play" - International (English title) (informal literal title)... aka "Hunting Game" - Europe (English title) |
| 2007 | Sivaji | line producer: USA | ... aka "Sivaji: The Boss" - India (English title) (long title) |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | line producer: USA | |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | line producer: USA | |
| 2009 | Anandha Thandavam | line producer: USA |
As a director
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Khushiyaan | www.khushiyaanthefilm.com |
As a TV show producer
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste – I Love Making Films in New York! for Thirteen/WNET | TV Show Producer | Emmy Award Nominee for show about Indian film-makers in the U.S. | |
| NRI TV/Film Awards Show | TV Show Producer | Aired on TV-Asia | |
| How to Flirt, Date and Meet your Mate | TV Show Producer | Based on Susan Rabin’s best-selling book | |
| India at 50: A View from the NRIs of America | TV Show Producer | About Non Resident Indians living outside India | |
| Who Will Walk With Me? | TV Show Producer | ||
| U.S. Immigration: Green Card | TV Show Producer |