Ibrahim Ashk


Ibrahim Khan Gauri is a Hindi and Urdu poet, journalist, actor and film lyricist. He writes under the pen name Ashk.

Qualification

His early education was at Badnagar, District Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
He received his B.A. from Indore University in 1973 and his M.A. in Hindi Literature in 1974 from Indore University

Profession

He is a journalist, poet and film writer.
He served 4 years with the Daily Indore Samachar, 6 years with Shama and Shushma magazines and 2 years with Sarita, a famous Hindi monthly magazine.

Literary contributions

Lala and Chaharan – New poetic forms
Such innovation come by only a few times in centuries.
Also, expression of novel in poetic medium – in musical rhymes and rhythms.

Filmography / Bollywood

Penned Lyrics for `Kaho Naa Pyar Hai’, `Koi Mil Gaya’, `Janasheen’, `Eitbaar’, `Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage’, `Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche’, `Dhund’ and several others. Acted as Ghalib in a serial penned by himself.

Cassettes

More than 1000 Geet and Ghazals have been sung by legendary singers of India for several music companies.

Awards and accolades

Amidst of his busy schedule he takes little time out to share his experience and guide the upcoming talent in the Bollywood industry. He organizes monthly Lyrics Writing Workshops in Mumbai in association with Joinfilms.com. The 3 days professional workshop covers complete that consists of