Irshad Kamil (born 5 September 1971) is an Indian poet and lyricist. He has works in several Hindi films including Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Jab We Met, Chameli, Love Aaj Kal,(2010 Film) Tum Milo Toh Sahi Rockstar, Laila Majnu, Aashiqui 2, Raanjhanaa, Highway, Tamasha, Jab Harry Met Sejal, Kabir Singh, Dunki, and Love Aaj Kal.
Kamil was born as the seventh child to his parents in Malerkotla, and belongs to a Punjabi Muslim family.
He studied journalism at the Panjab University, followed by postgraduate and PhD degrees in Hindi.