VADODARA: Famous Gujarati poet and ghazal maestro Khalil Dhantejvi died in Vadodara on Sunday as a consequence of age associated points, these near him mentioned.
He was 82.
The poet, who was born Khalil Ismail, however adopted ‘Dhantejvi’ from the title of his village Dhantej in Vadodara, had written many poems, ghazals and was a a lot wanted persona at mushairas (poetic symposium).
He began off his profession as a journalist.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned.
“I’m pained at demise of well-known Gujarati poet, author and ghazal exponent Khalil Dhantejvi. His contributions will all the time be remembered for making Gujarati ghazal fascinating. Condolences to relations and his followers.”
