Harmesh Malhotra

• Name — Harmesh Malhotra • Born — 14 June 1936 • Died — 22 November 2005 • Occupation — Film director Producer Screenplay writer • Years Active — 1969 – 2005 • Children — Payal Malhotra

Malhotra made his directorial debut with Beti (1969), featuring Sanjay Khan and Nanda. In 1972, he established his own production company, HM Productions. He is best known for directing Nagina (1986), starring Rishi Kapoor, Sridevi, and Amrish Puri. He later directed its sequel, Nigahen (1989). Another notable film in his career is Dulhe Raja (1998), which starred Govinda.

Malhotra's roots lied in Khushab District, a region now in Punjab, Pakistan and had to move to Agra, Uttar Pradesh following the 1947 partition. He was married to Manju Malhotra and had two daughters, including Payal Malhotra who has acted in films.

• Year — Film — Credited as — Notes • Director — Producer • 1969 — Beti • 1973 — Gaddaar • 1974 — Patthar Aur Payal • 1975 — Lafange • 1976 — Sangram • 1978 — Phaansi • Amar Shakti • 1979 — Bagula Bhagat • 1980 — Choron Ki Baaraat • 1981 — Poonam • Raaz • Aapas Ki Baat • 1983 — Mangal Pandey • 1985 — Phaansi Ke Baad • 1986 — Nagina • 1987 — Khazana • 1988 — Sherni • Dharam Shatru • 1989 — Nigahen — Also screenplay writer • 1990 — Vidrohi • Amiri Garibi • 1991 — Banjaran • 1992 — Heer Ranjha • 1994 — Cheetah • Paappi Devataa • 1995 — Kismat • 1997 — Tu Haseen Main Jawaan • 1998 — Dulhe Raja • 2002 — Akhiyon Se Goli Maare • 2005 — Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen • 2026 — Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun — Posthumous release; Delayed release after 37 years; Filmed in 1989