Ashok Pai (1946–2016) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer and film producer. He is associated with mental health work in Karnataka and contributed to public awareness of psychiatric care in India.
| Name | Ashok Pai |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 |
| Died | 2016 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Psychiatrist, writer, film producer |
Pai trained as a psychiatrist and worked in the field of mental health in India. Alongside his clinical career, he engaged with writing and film production, using these platforms to extend his interests beyond medical practice.
As a psychiatrist, Pai practised in India and was involved in efforts to broaden access to mental health services. His work as a writer reflected his professional interests, and he also took up film production, contributing to projects produced during his lifetime.
Pai is remembered for combining a medical career in psychiatry with creative pursuits in literature and cinema, an unusual mix among Indian mental health professionals of his generation.