Ibrahim Khan Ghauri (20 July 1951 – 16 January 2022) was an Indian Hindi and Urdu poet, journalist, actor and film lyricist.
He is popular for his lyrics in Hritik Roshan's debut film, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.
He wrote more than 700 ghazals that were sung by various popular ghazal singers such as Talat Aziz, Jagjit Singh, Chandan Das, Pankaj Udhas, Penaz Masani, Anuradha Paudhwal, Bhupinder Mitali and others in the 80s and 90s.
Ashk penned the lyrics for a number of songs used in Bollywood films, including "Kaho Naa Pyar Hai", "Koi Mil Gaya", "Janasheen", "Eitbaar", "Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage", "Krrish", "Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche", and "Dhund".
Amidst his busy schedule, he took little time out to share his experience and guide the upcoming talent in the Bollywood industry.