The oldest Gujarati ghazal poet 104 year old Subedar Mahmoodmiya Mohammad Imam, popularly known as Asim Randeri, died of old age in Rander area of Surat on Thursday(6 February, 2009). Here is one of his most popular ghazals “Juvo Lila college ma jai rahi chhe” sung by Manhar Udhas.

Leela, a fictitious character created by Randeri, was a hit among youth. His love for this character continued and lived in the form of a magazine with the same title for six years.

‘Tapi Tirey’ is a collection of Gujarati ghazals on love blossoming on the banks of the river Tapi, considered to be the lifeline of Surat, which had become hub of Gujarati ghazal in the 1920s.

Randeri’s works like Leela, Shangar, Tapi Tirey and Gulchadi with their bold style revolutionized Gujarati ghazal writing.

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