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'''Tirlok Malik''' (born in New Delhi) is an Indian-American [[Filmmaking|film maker]], actor and producer based in New York.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Khan|first=Murtaza Ali|date=2019-11-07|title=All about the Indian immigrant in the USA: director Trilok Malik|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/all-about-the-indian-immigrant-in-the-usa-director-trilok-malik/article29910177.ece|access-date=2021-10-25|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Don't want to show poverty: Director Tirlok Malik|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/oct/17/dont-want-to-show-poverty-directortirlok-malik-2371731.html|access-date=2021-10-25|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Kirby|first=David|date=1998-12-20|title=NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: UPPER WEST SIDE -- BUZZ; No Cupid? Pass the Popcorn|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/20/nyregion/neighborhood-report-upper-west-side-buzz-no-cupid-pass-the-popcorn.html|access-date=2021-10-25|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He has been nominated in [[Emmy Awards]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121106061018/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/03/29/stories/2007032901140100.htm Emmy for Indian?]. ''The Hindu''. 29 May 2007.</ref> He is also an Ayurveda restaurateur and Happy Life Yoga speaker.<ref name=":0" />

== Early life ==
Malik was born and brought in [[New Delhi]]. He shifted to [[New York City|New York]] in his early 20s to expand his father's export business.<ref name=":1" />

== Biography ==
Malik started his career as a [[Model (person)|model]] for print and television before shifting to [[theatre]]. He has more than 300 performance in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].<ref name=":1" />

Later he became a producer and finally an actor, writer and director.

In 2007, He was nominated in [[Emmy Awards]] for producing the television series "Namaste: I love making films in New York".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-03-20|title=TV series by Indian nominated for Emmy|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/tv-series-by-indian-nominated-for-emmy/story-OK9BIHGLoUrb9dQ33PEc1L.html|access-date=2021-10-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

He is CEO of Apple Productions and founder of Nritvfilmclub.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Saluja|first=I. S.|date=2014-10-25|title=A Filmmaker and a Healer TIRLOK MALIK|url=https://www.theindianpanorama.news/world-news/a-filmmaker-and-a-healer-tirlok-malik/|access-date=2021-10-25|website=The Indian Panorama|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lonely in America (1990)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b7a9891d2|access-date=2021-10-25|website=BFI|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us - NRI TV Film Club|url=https://www.nritvfilmclub.com/aboutus.php|access-date=2021-10-25|website=www.nritvfilmclub.com}}</ref>

Malik has produced several films under the banner of Apple production since 1990 starting with ''Lonely in America''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tarlok Malik- NRI veteran producer and actor nominated for the New York Emmy award|url=https://nriinternet.com/ENTERTAINMENT/DIRECTORS/A_Z/M/Tirlok_Malik/index.htm|access-date=2021-10-25|website=nriinternet.com}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Bollywood blockbusters making a big splash in the US|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-blockbusters-making-a-big-splash-in-the-us-1.1129218|access-date=2021-10-25|website=gulfnews.com|language=en}}</ref> The film was shown in 74 countries and as well as on HBO and participated in 37 film festivals, winning multiple Awards.<ref name=":2" /> He continues to make films about Indian American experiences in America. He released a new short film 'To New India with Love' on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day.<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2021-09-08|title=Dr Kiran Bedi praises 'To New India with Love'|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/dr-kiran-bedi-praises-to-new-india-with-love-705502|access-date=2021-10-25|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Writer|first=a Staff|title=Panel discussion held on ‘To New India with Love’ – A Film about aspirations of youth {{!}} News India Times|url=https://www.newsindiatimes.com/panel-discussion-held-on-to-new-india-with-love-a-film-about-aspirations-of-youth/|access-date=2021-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tirlok Malik’s next short ‘To New India with Love’ premieres online - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/emmy-nominated-filmmaker-tirlok-maliks-next-short-to-new-india-with-love-premieres-online/articleshow/85712912.cms|access-date=2021-10-28|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Malik's work as an actor and a filmmaker has been acclaimed globally.<ref>{{Cite web|last=IBTimes|date=2015-10-27|title=Indian-American filmmaker Tirlok Malik wins award at New York festival|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-american-filmmaker-tirlok-malik-wins-award-new-york-festival-652061|access-date=2021-10-25|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian American wins best story award for 'Khushiyaan' - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/indian-american-wins-best-story-award-for-khushiyaan/985407/|access-date=2021-10-25|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>
He also received the Pride of India Gold Medal for his work as a filmmaker from the Indian Ambassador of the USA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tarlok Malik- NRI veteran producer and actor nominated for the New York Emmy award|url=https://nriinternet.com/ENTERTAINMENT/DIRECTORS/A_Z/M/Tirlok_Malik/index.htm|access-date=2021-10-25|website=nriinternet.com}}</ref> In August 2007, Tirlok Malik was presented with the New York Citizens Award from the New York Mayor's Office. In 2014, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer presented him a citation for his work as a filmmaker and a restaurateur and declared 1 November 2014 as Tirlok Malik appreciation day.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-17|title=NY Premiere Of Tirlok Malik’s Film On Golden Years|url=https://boxofficeindia.co.in/ny-premiere-of-tirlok-maliks-film-on-golden-years|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Box Office India|language=en}}</ref>

He has line produced (USA Filming) and Some of the films starring India Superstar [[Rajinikanth]], [[Mohd Kamal Hassan|Kamal Hassan]], [[Suriya]], [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Mammootty|Mamoothy]], [[Sunny Deol]], [[Kangana Ranaut|Kangana Ranut]], [[Manisha Koirala]], [[Mithun Chakraborty|Mithun Chakravarty]], [[Anupam Kher|Anupam kher]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-19|title=Tirlok Malik Makes Films About Migration Conflicts and Their Effects on Human Feelings|url=https://indiacurrents.com/tirlok-malik-makes-films-about-migration-conflicts-and-their-effects-on-human-feelings/|access-date=2021-10-25|website=Best Indian American Magazine {{!}} San Jose CA {{!}} India Currents|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tirlok Malik movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/people/tirlok-malik-12581|access-date=2021-10-25|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

As an actor, he has worked in many television series, and films. He has been in many advertisements including for Campbell Soup, Channel 7 Eyewitness News, PBS Channel 13, Microsoft, Air India, and Nokia.<ref>{{Citation|title=Campbell's Soup commercial Tirlok Malik with Michaeal Strahan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTYaisNZUU|language=en|access-date=2021-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Tirlok Malik commercial on PBS|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eMu5hHdgas|language=en|access-date=2021-10-29}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== As an actor ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1982 || Dard Ka Rishta || Dr. Khan ||
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| 1990 || Lonely in America || Max ||
|-
| 1996 || Taxi Bhaiya || ||
|-
| 1997 || Drown Soda || The Father ||
|-
| 1999 || Mother || Trilok Mullic ||
|-
| 2000 || [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)|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 || [[Magic Magic 3D]] || Krishna || [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] Film. Dubbed into Malayalam, Telugu & Hindi, with the Hindi dub being titled as Chota Jadugar (Little Magician)
|-
| 2003 || Arya || Om Dutt ||
|-
| 2005 || [[True Crime: New York City]] || || Video game<ref name="tcnyc">{{cite video game | developer=[[Luxoflux]] | title=True Crime: New York City | publisher=[[Activision]] | scene=Pause menu credits, 4:30:24 in, VOICE TALENT | year=2005}}</ref>
|-
| 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 ||
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| 2009 || The Day the Bread Turned Green || Indian Baker ||
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| 2009 || Anandha Thandavam || Hindu Priest ||
|-
| 2009 || Extrospection || Ray ||
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| 2010 || Khushiyaan || www.khushiyaanthefilm.com ||
|-
|2014
|On Golden Years
|Vijay
|
|-
|2015
|15 August 1947
|Host
|
|-
|2021
|To New India With Love
|Prof. Khanna
|
|}

=== As a producer and filmmaker ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1990 || Lonely in America || producer ||shown in 74 countries, 37 film festivals, and HBO. cameo by Spike Lee. Directed by Barry Alexander Brown (Academy Awards nominee)
|-
| 2000 || Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar || line producer: USA ||Starring Mammootty, directed by Jabbar Patel, produced by NFDC and government of India
|-
| 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 ||Directed by Manan Katohora
|-
| 2006 || Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu || line producer: USA || ... aka "Hunt and Play" – International (English title) (informal literal title)... aka "Hunting Game" – Europe (English title) starring Kamal Haasan, Directed by Gautham Menon,
|-
| 2007 || Sivaji || line producer: USA || ... aka "Sivaji: The Boss" – India (English title) (long title) starring Rajinikanth. Directed by S. Shankar
|-
| 2008 || Mehbooba || line producer: USA ||Starring Sanjay Dutt, Manish Koirala. Directed by Afzal Khan
|-
| 2008 || Vaaranam Aayiram || line producer: USA ||Starring Suriya, Simran, Ramya. Directed by Gautham Menon
|-
| 2009 || Anandha Thandavam || line producer: USA ||Produced by Ascar Films. Directed by A.R. Gandhi Krishna.
|-
|2011
|I love New Year
|line producer:
USA
|produced by T-Series, starring Kangana Ranaut, Sunny Deol. Directed by Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru
|-
|2014
|Purani Jeans
|line producer:
USA
|produced by Eros Internationals
|-
|2014
|On Golden Years
|co-producer
|produced by Golden Movies
|-
|2021
|To New India With Love
|producer
|
|}

=== As a director ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2010 || Khushiyaan || writer, director ||
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|2014
|On Golden Years
|writer, director
|
|-
|2015
|15 August 1947
|writer, director
|
|-
|2021
| To New India With Love
|director
|
|}

=== As a TV show producer ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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. Aired on PBS.
|-
| || NRI TV/Film Awards Show || TV Show Producer || Aired on TV-Asia
|-
| || How to Flirt, Date and Meet your Fate || TV Show Producer || Based on Susan Rabin's best-selling book
|-
| || India at 0: A View from the NRIs of America || TV Show Producer || About Non Resident Indians living outside India. Aired on Doordarshan (Indian National TV)
|-
| || Who Will Walk With Me? || TV Show Producer ||
|-
| || U.S. Immigration: Green Card || TV Show Producer ||
|-
|
|15 August 1947
|TV Show
Host and Producer
|Co-produced with and Aired on Jus Punjabi TV (USA, Canada)
|}

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