The former sheriff of Mumbai Nana Chudasama died on Sunday morning. He was 86. The eminent jurist was the father of Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shaina NC and artist Brinda Chudasama Miller.
He was unwell from last some days. He passed away at his home in Colaba, said the family member.
Born in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Chudasama, also a former Mumbai mayor, engaged himself in social work after serving in a private company.
Chudasama carried out social work through his NGOs such as I Love Mumbai, the National Kidney Foundation and the Forum Against Drugs and AIDS.
He was known for his succinct messages and comments on important issues of the day displayed through banners put up above a popular pizza joint at Marine Drive, South Mumbai.
Chudasama was awarded Padma Shri in recognition of his work in the social sector. His daughter Shaina NC is a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor C Vidyasagar Rao condoled the death of Chudasama and lauded him for his socio-cultural initiatives in Mumbai.
“Chudasama was truly connected to citizens with several NGOs and has always supported the activities. His two liner message board at the Marine Drive was a reflection of his personality,” Fadnavis said.
Rao said, “The contribution of Nana Chudasama to Mumbai’s socio-economic and cultural life was of a high order. He was among the foremost champions of a clean and green Mumbai.” The Governor said Chudasama was a conscience keeper of the financial capital.
“With profound grief, we inform you that our beloved father Nana Chudasama breathed his last today,” Shaina NC said in a statement. She added that he will be cremated in Mumbai on Sunday evening.
Former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama dies
