Harmesh Malhotra

Harmesh Malhotra (14 June 1936 – 22 November 2005) was an Indian film director, producer, and screenplay writer.

Harmesh Malhotra
Born	(1936-06-14)14 June 1936
Died	22 November 2005(2005-11-22) (aged 69)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Film director Producer Screenplay writer
Years active	1969 – 2005
Children	Payal Malhotra

Career

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.^[1]

Personal life

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.^[1]

He was married to Manju Malhotra and had two daughters, including Payal Malhotra who has acted in films.^[2][3]

Filmography

As director

• Beti (1969)
• Gaddaar (1973) Producer also
• Patthar Aur Payal (1974)
• Lafange (1975) Producer also
• Sangram (1976)
• Phaansi (1978) Producer also
• Amar Shakti (1978)
• Bagula Bhagat (1979)
• Choron Ki Baaraat (1980)
• Poonam (1981)
• Raaz (1981)
• Aapas Ki Baat (1981)
• Mangal Pandey (1983) Producer also
• Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) Producer also
• Nagina (1986) Producer also
• Khazana (1987)
• Sherni (1988)
• Dharam Shatru (1988)
• Nigahen (1989) Producer also
• Vidrohi (1990)
• Amiri Garibi (1990)
• Banjaran (1991)
• Heer Ranjha (1992) Producer also
• Cheetah (1994)
• Paappi Devataa (1994)
• Kismat (1995)
• Tu Haseen Main Jawaan (1997)
• Dulhe Raja (1998) Producer also
• Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) Producer also
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)

As Writer (Screenplay)

• Nigahen (1989)