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