Harmesh Malhotra (14 June 1936 – 22 November 2005) was an Indian film director, Film producer, and screenplay writer.
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,
(1989). Another notable film in his career is
Dulhe Raja (1998), which starred Govinda.
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.
He was married to Manju Malhotra and had two daughters, including Payal Malhotra who has acted in films.[ Harmesh Malhotra. Cinemaazi.]
Filmography
As director
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Beti (1969)
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Gaddaar (1973) Producer also
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Patthar Aur Payal (1974)
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Lafange (1975) Producer also
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Sangram (1976)
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Phaansi (1978) Producer also
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Amar Shakti (1978)
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Bagula Bhagat (1979)
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Choron Ki Baaraat (1980)
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Poonam (1981)
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Raaz (1981)
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Aapas Ki Baat (1981)
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Mangal Pandey (1983) Producer also
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Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) Producer also
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Nagina (1986) Producer also
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Khazana (1987)
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Sherni (1988)
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Dharam Shatru (1988)
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(1989) Producer also
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Vidrohi (1990)
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Amiri Garibi (1990)
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Banjaran (1991)
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Heer Ranjha (1992) Producer also
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Cheetah (1994)
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Paappi Devataa (1994)
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Kismat (1995)
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Tu Haseen Main Jawaan (1997)
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Dulhe Raja (1998) Producer also
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Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) Producer also
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Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
As Writer (Screenplay)
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