MUMBAI, April 30: Lyricist–writer Gulzar has been appointed the new chancellor of Assam University. The 78–year–old Padma Bhushan awardee's name features besides 'Chancellor' on the University's official website. Gulzar's secretary also confirmed to IANS: "Yes, it is true. Hewill be the new chancellor of the Assam University. We got the information from the university three or four days back." IANS