Kotwal is an Indian surname. Notable people with the name include: Ashutosh Kotwal (born 1965), American particle physicist of Indian origin Jennifer Kotwal, Indian actress and model Kaizaad Kotwal, Indian producer, director, actor, writer and designer Mehboob Alam Kotwal (born 1961), writer of Bollywood film song lyrics Shruti Kotwal (born 1991), Indian ice speed skater