Rakesh Kumar, often known as Kumaar, is an Indian lyricist who works in Bollywood.

Rula ke gaya ishq, Tu bhi royega, Dil ki aadat, Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Sooraj Dooba hain, Lovely, Desi Look, Nachan Farrate, and Main Hoon Hero Tera are some of his more popular songs. For the song Sooraj Dooba from the film Roy, he was nominated for a Filmfare Award.

He has written the songs for many top movies like Race 3, Baaghi 2, Hate Story 4, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Golmaal Again, Half Girlfriend, Munna Michael, and Hindi Medium, etc.