Himansu Sekhar Khatua is an Indian director, educationalist, and journalist. He directed the national film award winning movies Sunya Swaroop and Kathantara in 1996 and 2005 respectively. He was the previous managing director from the house of Kalinga Media and Entertainment Private Limited (KMEPL) and also the Ex-CMD of Kalinga TV, a news channel and KNews Odisha, a digital platform.

He was instrumental in establishing three schools in KIIT University. To cherish, the vision of Dr Achhyuta samanta, founder KIIT and KISS Mr Himansju Khatua took the responsibility for establishment of School of Film, School of Fashion and school of Mass Communication. He was holding the position of Director General when he left KIIT University in order to join as Director of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

Khatua is the National Film Award recipient for Best Film direction in 2005 and National Award recipient for best debut film Sunya Swaroop in 44th National Film Festival.