Principal Gyan Bhagchand Daryani (1990 – 1992)

Principal G.B. Daryani was born on June 5, 1938, in Hyderabad (Sind). He did his Master's Degree in Accounts and Commerce from the University of Rajasthan.

He started his career as a Lecturer at the G.S. College of Commerce, Wardha, in September 1961. Later, he shifted as Lecturer at the Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya Ambajogai in June 1962. He joined Smt. C.H.M. College, Ulhasnagar (an institution of HSNC Board) as HOD Commerce in 1971. He was appointed Principal of the MMK College, Bandra, from December 1984 and continued there till June 1990.

Principal Daryani was transferred to H.R. College in June 1990 and he was the third principal in succession. He was an even-headed administrator with a cool temperament. H.R. attained new heights of academic excellence and became a better-disciplined institution under his tenure. The Anti-Drug Week was successfully organized for the first time during the second year of his tenure as Principal of the College.

As a team, Principal Daryani and Vice-Principal Indu Shahani worked wonders! 1990-91 was a landmark year in many respects: H.R. embarked upon College Development Programmes and brought about many infrastructural changes. Some of the highlights are as follows – a grand 10 ft. high entrance gate of H.R. College was built, a brand-new conference room was created on the fifth floor, a full-fledged Seminar room was commissioned, the H.R. Cafeteria was born, the Students Placement Cell was founded, the new avatar of the ‘Voyager’ (the College magazine) was launched, and various other changes affected. The College also introduced a new attendance scheme motivating students to attend classes.

Principal Daryani remained with H.R. College as Principal for two years and went bank to MMK College as Principal in June 1992. He retired from MMK College, subsequently, to enjoy his retired life.