Gayathri Ashokan

Gayathri Ashokan
Born
B. Ashok

(1957-04-06) 6 April 1957
Ettumanoor India
Other namesGayatri Ashokan
Occupation(s)Film poster designer, screenwriter
Years active1983–present
SpouseGirija Ashok
ChildrenVinayak Ashok (Son)
Raja Rajeswari (Daughter)

Gayathri Ashokan is an Indian poster designer and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is considered as a pioneer in poster designing art along with P. N. Menon in Malayalam film industry. His debut design was for director Padmarajan' s Koodevide where he created a poster with all characters appearing in postage stamp. The posters created a very good impact among filmgoers. He has designed promotional posters for over 700 films including Tamil films. Ashokan introduced the airbrush concept in Malayalam posters.