Hyderabad, March 5 -- Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, better known as Gama Pahelwan was one of the greatest wrestlers of his times. Before partition he was the champion of undivided India, holding the title of Rustam-e-Hind and also recognised as the world champion. Reportedly he remained unbeaten in a career spanning 52 years and his feats set a standard that was astonishing to contemplate.

His descendants who were also skilled and strong wrestlers succeeded in keeping the tradition intact. Unfortunately they did not get the due credit and recognition that they deserved. One of them was Gama's younger brother Imam Baksh. He was a towering giant of a wrestler. Standing 6 feet 3 inches, he had a physique to match the world's best wrestlers. ...