Ardh Satya is a 1983 film directed by Govind Nihalani and screenplay by Vijay Tendulkar. The film was based on the short story, 'Surya', by S. D. Panvalkar, and featured dialogues by Vasant Dev.

Govind Nihalani is an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema, particularly the movement of parallel cinema. He has been the recipient of six National Film Awards, and five Filmfare Awards.