It was such a shock to learn about Gurudas Kamat's demise. When I first heard the news, I remember thinking 63 is not an age to die. The faculty at RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics, at once got together to plan a memorial meet which will take place in the college today (Thursday). Soon after the news broke on television, I got calls from some of Kamat's batch mates, who were shocked and saddened by his sudden passing.

I joined Podar College as a teacher in 1985. This was roughly 10 years after Kamat passed out in 1975. I recall senior colleagues talk about him and reminisce about his college days. I heard how Kamat became general secretary of the College Students Union Council.