Pankaj Parashar is an Indian film and television director with a career spanning several decades. He is recognized for directing notable works such as the police-thriller "Jalwa" (1987), starring Naseeruddin Shah, and "ChaalBaaz" (1989), which earned lead actress Sridevi the Filmfare Best Actress Award. His television credits include "Karamchand" (1985), an early Indian detective series broadcast on DD National, which was later revived by Sony Entertainment Television in 2007.