Emmy-nominated Tirlok Malik’s film celebrating India's 75th Independence Day to release digitally on Aug 27

"The future of India rests on the shoulders of the youth. Therefore, every step taken to empower the youth is a step forward towards fulfilling the dream of New India. The film 'To New India with Love' is a sincere attempt to inspire the youth and instill hope and confidence in them towards the building of New India," comments Sudhir Parikh, whose lifelong work demonstrates his love and commitment for India.

Best known for making films about Indian immigrants in the US such as 'Lonely in America,' 'Khushiyaan,' and 'On Golden Years,' among others, Emmy nominated Indian American filmmaker, Trilok Malik is an Ayurveda restaurateur and Happy Life Yoga speaker.

'To New India with Love' tells the story of Vijay, a young college student, who asks a visiting NRI professor, Prof. Khanna, to help him go to America, and he has his passport ready. The short film explores the emotional conflict that comes with the reality of life. When Vijay asks Prof. Khanna if he can help him go to America, the professor reminds him that "New India is in the making" and must play his part in contributing to New India. Vijay disagrees and expresses his frustrations and struggles, proclaiming, "New India is all about faking."

He has completed his graduation, but he can't find a job and feels guilty about not financially supporting his family. When Prof. Khanna encourages him to have faith in New India, Vijay snaps back, "Why don't NRIs come back to India, including yourself?"

According to Malik, "To New India with Love aims to enable the youth of India. The heated debate at the heart of the film shows how sometimes a conversation can change the direction of one's life. Many young people want to leave India, but all of them can't get visas. Moreover, migration is a choice one makes, and there is an emotional price associated with it. But ultimately, it is up to an individual."

“This is a timely and important short film to motivate the young people of India,” says Tushar Unadkat of MUKTA Advertising (Canada).
 

'To New India with Love' stars Tirlok Malik (as Prof. Khanna), Aryan Pratap Singh (as Vijay), and Dalip Maccune. Murtaza Ali Khan wrote the screenplay and dialogues. While Rakesh Zharotia is the film's editor and assistant director, Vijay Chauhan serves as the DOP.

The germ of the story idea for 'To New India with Love' was born when Tirlok Malik met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York. ‘To New India with Love' envisages the vision of New India championed by PM Narendra Modi Ji. It aims to create greater awareness about the role that NRIs can play in mentoring the Indian youth," sums up Tirlok Malik.

(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)