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Harmesh Malhotra | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1936-06-14)14 June 1936 |
| Died | 22 November 2005(2005-11-22) (aged 69) |
| Occupations | Film director Producer Screenplay writer |
| Years active | 1969 – 2005 |
| Children | Payal Malhotra |
Harmesh Malhotra (14 June 1936 – 22 November 2005) was an Indianfilm director,producer, and screenplay writer.
Malhotra made his directorial debut withBeti (1969), featuringSanjay Khan andNanda. In 1972, he established his own production company, HM Productions. He is best known for directingNagina (1986), starringRishi Kapoor,Sridevi, andAmrish Puri. He later directed its sequel,Nigahen (1989). Another notable film in his career isDulhe Raja (1998), which starred Govinda.[1]
Malhotra's roots lied inKhushab District, a region now inPunjab, Pakistan and had to move toAgra,Uttar Pradesh following the1947 partition.[1]
He was married to Manju Malhotra and had two daughters, includingPayal Malhotra who has acted in films.[1][2]
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | |||
| 1969 | Beti | Yes | ||
| 1973 | Gaddaar | Yes | Yes | |
| 1974 | Patthar Aur Payal | Yes | ||
| 1975 | Lafange | Yes | Yes | |
| 1976 | Sangram | Yes | ||
| 1978 | Phaansi | Yes | Yes | |
| 1978 | Amar Shakti | Yes | ||
| 1979 | Bagula Bhagat | Yes | ||
| 1980 | Choron Ki Baaraat | Yes | ||
| 1981 | Poonam | Yes | ||
| 1981 | Raaz | Yes | ||
| 1981 | Aapas Ki Baat | Yes | ||
| 1983 | Mangal Pandey | Yes | Yes | |
| 1985 | Phaansi Ke Baad | Yes | Yes | |
| 1986 | Nagina | Yes | Yes | |
| 1987 | Khazana | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Sherni | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Dharam Shatru | Yes | ||
| 1989 | Nigahen | Yes | Yes | Also screenplay writer |
| 1990 | Vidrohi | Yes | ||
| 1990 | Amiri Garibi | Yes | ||
| 1991 | Banjaran | Yes | ||
| 1992 | Heer Ranjha | Yes | Yes | |
| 1994 | Cheetah | Yes | ||
| 1994 | Paappi Devataa | Yes | ||
| 1995 | Kismat | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Tu Haseen Main Jawaan | Yes | ||
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Yes | Yes | |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Yes | ||
| 2026 | Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun | Yes | Posthumous release; Delayed release after 37 years; Filmed in 1989 | |
Veteran director Harmesh Malhotra, who helmed films likeNagina andNigahen, passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday. The 66-year-old director died of a cardiac arrest, family sources said.