Ashok Sawhny was born in 1937 in Lahore, Punjab, and later moved to New Delhi after the Partition in 1947. He is a bilingual Indian poet, film producer, and businessman, recognized for his contributions to literature and cinema. Sawhny graduated in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and initially worked in the Indian industry until 1977. He then founded Monarch International, an international trading company, where he serves as President. His literary works span various genres, including poetry and fiction, with notable titles such as "The Sands of Time" and "Fruit Salad," which has been translated into multiple languages. Sawhny has also published poetry in Urdu and continues to explore themes of life, nature, and human emotions through his writing. His personal life remains relatively private, with limited public information on his relationship status or spouse.