An Indian film director, Ashok Gaikwad is mainly associated with Hindi film industry. Gaikwad made his debut in the 1988 film Qatil, starring Aditya Pancholi, Sangeeta Bijlani, and Amjad Khan.

He is known for directorial prowess in films such as Doodh Ka Karz (1990), Izzat(1991), Police Officer (1992), Phool Aur Angaar (1993), Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997) and Gair (1999).