Ashok Chakradhar is a Hindi author and poet. He also remained professor in Hindi literature at Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi. He specializes in satire and comedy. He also recites his poetry at Kavi sammelan-style, poetry gatherings. He was awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India in 2014. He was born on February 8, 1951 in Khurja, Bulandshahar. He is a regular participant of several Kavi sammelans. He has served as professor in Hindi literature at Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi. His published works include children’s literature, plays, poetry collections, Adult educational literature and literary criticism. 'Rang Jamaa Lo', 'Bitiyaa Kee Sisakee', 'Bandariyaa Chalee Sasuraal', ‘Jab Rahaa na koee Chaaraa’ and ‘Jaane kyaa Tapake’ are his published plays. 'Snehaa Kaa Sapnaa', 'Heeron Kee Choree', 'Ek Bagiyaa Main' and 'Koel Kaa Sitaar' belong to children literature. He has also been associated with television as a host, writer and actor. He hosted the show "Wah Wah!!" for SAB TV.

He has been associated with radio and television as a scriptwriter. His works included dramas, satires and poems for children. His other noted works include - 'Naee Dagar', 'Apaahij Kaun', 'Hamane Muhim Chalaaee', 'Bhaee Bhaut Achchhe', 'Badal Jaayengee Rekhaa', 'Taaumra Kaa Aaraam', 'Kab Talak Sahtee Rahen', 'Apnaa Haq Apnee Zameen', 'Kahaanee Jo Aankhon Se Bahee', 'Aur Police Par Bhee', 'Mazdooree Kee Raah', 'Jugat Karo Jeene Kee', 'Aur Kitne Din', Novel Manautee’, 'Gharhe Oopar Handiyaa', 'To Kyaa Hotaa Jee', 'Aise Hotee Hai Shaadee' and 'Rotee Ye Dhartee Dekho'.