[2] Malhotra first came to light when he was selected to participate in Zee TV's India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj in 2004.

The actor is a familiar face on Indian television as he has appeared in various shows like Hum Tum, Bindass Champ, Seven, Shubh Kadam, Aap Ki Antara, and Bhagonwali-Baante Apni Taqdeer.

Along with his recurring roles, he had special appearances in several shows like Star One's Horror Nights, Imagine's Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2, and Zee TV's Pavitra Rishta.

He also joined the cast of Ek Nayi Ummeed – Roshni as Dr. Sameer Purohit on Life Ok.

He was seen in Bollywood crime thriller film Wajah Tum Ho, which was released in late 2016.